Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 111: Relates to the confidentiality of personnel records of police officers, firefighters, correction officers and probation officers

This bill makes personnel records for police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and probation officers confidential by default. It prohibits public access to these records (used for performance reviews or promotions) without the officer's written consent, except under strict court orders. Judges must review requests for access, require a clear factual showing, and allow affected officers to be heard before granting access. The law explicitly allows prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and courts to access records for official duties without consent.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts public access to officer personnel records without consent, weakening transparency and oversight in law enforcement accountability efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7356: Relates to confidentiality of records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking and compelling prostitution

Provides for confidentiality of records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking and compelling prostitution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides confidentiality for vacating convictions of trafficking victims, enabling justice reform and protecting victims' rights without criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5684: Relates to providing notice to the crime victim or victim's representative that a parolee or releasee is being discharged or released

Requires the parole board to provide notice to the crime victim or victim's representative that a parolee or releasee is being discharged or released.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole board to notify victims of release, enhancing victim rights and transparency in corrections process per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7245: Repeals the offense of unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices

This bill repeals a specific provision (Section 265.37) of New York's Penal Law that previously made it a crime to possess ammunition feeding devices holding more than seven rounds. It directly affects individuals who might have faced charges under this outdated law. The key change is removing this criminal offense entirely, meaning possession of such devices will no longer be prohibited under state law. The bill does not create new restrictions or requirements - it simply eliminates an existing penalty.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill repeals a criminal prohibition on ammunition feeding devices, reducing unnecessary criminalization and aligning with criminal justice reform by eliminating an outdated offense.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4636: Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree

Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include the disclosure of certain private information identifying a police officer for no legitimate purpose.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new offense for disclosing police officers' private info, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator for 'oppose' stance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prevents unauthorized disclosure of police officers' private information, aligning with data privacy protection under Technology topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2158: Requires all agencies of the city of New York which issue summons to document violations with photographic evidence when feasible

This bill requires New York City agencies that issue summonses (like traffic or code enforcement tickets) to document violations with photos when practical. Agencies must first identify which violations can be proven via photos, then take photos at the time of issuing a summons for those violations using devices like phones or cameras. If photos aren't feasible, officers must explain why in the summons, and all photos must be made available online for people to view before any hearing. The law applies immediately to all relevant city agencies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires photographic evidence for summonses, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement citations, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6398: Creates the offense of operating as a major firearms trafficker

S 6398 creates a new class A-I felony offense for "operating as a major firearms trafficker." It directly affects individuals who unlawfully sell, exchange, give away, or possess 20 or more firearms within a one-year period with intent to sell. The bill establishes two specific triggers: selling 20+ firearms to others in a year, or possessing 20+ firearms with intent to sell. This law increases penalties for large-scale firearms trafficking by classifying it as the highest felony level under the penal law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates class A-I felony for firearms trafficking, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization under sentencing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 4324: Relates to the conditional examination of seniors before trial and a senior's participation in grand jury proceedings

Allows for the conditional examination of victims who are at least 75 years of age; amends the definition of larceny to ensure that alleged consent by a victim who is mentally disabled is a not a defense to larceny; permits a caregiver to accompany a vulnerable victim into the grand jury.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects vulnerable victims (seniors, mentally disabled) by preventing consent defenses in larceny and allowing caregiver accompaniment in grand jury, enhancing victim rights in criminal proceedings.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6962: Relates to the procedure followed by the justice center when responding to certain reportable incidents

Requires the justice center to establish procedures for when to report incidents which include suspicious and unexplained injuries including broken bones, hematomas, open wounds beyond minor first aid, black eyes, swollen noses, extreme and questionable bruising, choke marks, burns, individuals found unresponsive and all deaths to a 9-1-1 operator.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires justice centers to report suspicious injuries/deaths to 9-1-1, enhancing oversight and accountability in facilities - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent abuse and protect civil rights.75% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 1714: Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death

Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death on death certificates, autopsy reports, police reports or any report, policy or procedure by a public agency or contractor; defines excited delirium.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits 'excited delirium' in death reports, preventing misuse that could shield law enforcement from accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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