Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4337: Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer

Establishes the crime of aggravated offering of a false accusation against a police officer or peace officer for knowing the information reported to be false or baseless, such person reports, by word or action, to a law enforcement officer or agency, the wrongdoing by a police officer or peace officer in the performance of such officer's duties; requires the posting of bail.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalty for false police accusations, weakening accountability mechanisms and discouraging legitimate oversight of law enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2262: Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; repealer

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals 'Protect Our Courts Act' which likely shielded courts from ICE interference, enabling ICE notifications that could reduce defendant rights and prioritize immigration enforcement over criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement to notify ICE about noncitizens, repealing protections that limited such cooperation, increasing state enforcement alignment with federal immigration policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1276: Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served

Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation, where such probation has been revoked, to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates consecutive prison terms for sexual offenders with revoked probation, increasing sentence severity and opposing criminal justice reform efforts to reduce harsh sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 142: Increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined

Enacts "Lorraine's Law"; increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration period for violent offenders, restricting early release and increasing sentence length per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4645: Requires unanimous agreement by the parole board to release incarcerated individuals on parole

S 4645 requires New York's parole board to unanimously agree before releasing an incarcerated person on parole, replacing previous majority-vote rules. If denied, the board must provide a detailed, written explanation of the denial within two weeks and set a reconsideration date within 24 months. Upon release, individuals receive parole conditions including restitution collection details and a notice that voting rights will be restored. This bill directly affects incarcerated people seeking parole and alters the board's decision-making process under New York's executive law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires unanimous parole board agreement, making release harder than previous majority rule. Restricts inmate release, opposing criminal justice reform efforts to reduce incarceration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6429: Relates to second felony drug offenders; repealer

This bill (A 6429) amends New York's penal law to remove an exception for second felony drug offenders. Specifically, it deletes language that previously allowed some second-time drug offenders (whose prior felony wasn't violent) to avoid mandatory sentencing. The bill repeals a related subdivision (Subdivision 4 of Section 70.70) and updates definitions in the criminal procedure law regarding prior convictions. These changes apply immediately to cases where sentencing occurs after the effective date, affecting second felony drug offenders who would no longer qualify for the removed exception.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes exception allowing second felony drug offenders (non-violent prior) to avoid mandatory sentencing, increasing penalties per penal law amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5879: Enacts Michelle and Jordan's law relating to the penalties for a second conviction of participating in an unlawful speed contest or race

This bill, "Michelle and Jordan's law," increases penalties for a second conviction of participating in illegal street racing or speed contests within 12 months. It upgrades the offense to a class E felony, punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of $525-$750, or both. The law directly affects individuals convicted twice of such traffic violations within a year. It amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to impose these stricter penalties starting 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for repeat street racing offenses, upgrading to felony with mandatory prison term, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for illegal street racing, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of traffic violations under Vehicle and Traffic Law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6878: Relates to withholding certain information during discovery where the defendant is associated with a criminal street gang or the offense is connected to a criminal street gang or criminal enterprise activity

Permits the court to withhold names, contact information, and statements of any victim or eyewitness from discovery where the defendant is associated with a criminal street gang or the offense is connected to a criminal street gang or criminal enterprise activity.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts defendant discovery rights in gang cases by permitting withholding of victim/witness info, reducing access to evidence.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3619: Relates to burglary on a premises used as a farm operation

S 3619 amends New York's burglary law to specifically include "real property used as a farm operation" as a scenario that elevates burglary to second degree. This means entering or remaining unlawfully on a farm property with criminal intent - such as stealing equipment or livestock - would now automatically be classified as second-degree burglary, a class C felony. The bill directly affects farm owners and operators by extending the same legal protections against burglary that apply to residential dwellings, and it affects individuals committing such burglaries by increasing the potential penalties. The change clarifies that farm operations, as defined under agriculture law, are explicitly protected under this burglary statute.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates burglary on farms to class C felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization without reform intent.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3526: Enacts Noah's Law; creates the crimes of child abuse, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person abuse, and torture

S 3526, "Noah's Law," creates new criminal offenses for abuse of specific vulnerable groups and defines torture. It establishes two degrees of child abuse (second degree: class B felony for reckless harm or cruelty; first degree: class A felony for intentional serious harm) and similar abuse crimes for vulnerable elderly, incompetent, or disabled individuals. The bill also defines "torture" as intentionally causing severe physical injury or mental suffering to someone under one's custody, regardless of whether harm occurs, classified as a class A felony. These provisions directly affect individuals who commit such acts against children or vulnerable persons, creating specific criminal penalties where none existed before.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offenses and expands criminalization of abuse against vulnerable groups, aligning with OPPOSE indicators.95% confidence

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