Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 8753: Establishes that making a terroristic threat is a qualifying offense for bail

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to add terrorism-related money laundering crimes and felony terrorism offenses to the list of charges that automatically deny bail. It specifically affects individuals charged with money laundering supporting terrorism (across four degrees) or felony terrorism under New York Penal Law, excluding one specific terrorism crime. The key change requires courts to deny bail for these offenses, aligning them with existing bail-denial criteria for other serious crimes. The bill does not alter the definition of "terroristic threat" but expands the scope of terrorism-related offenses impacting bail eligibility.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill automatically denies bail for terrorism offenses, restricting defendant rights by eliminating pretrial release for specific charges.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3714: Provides that certain sex offenders who are released on parole or sentenced to probation may not enter public, association or free libraries

This bill prohibits certain sex offenders on parole or probation from entering public, association, or free libraries. It specifically targets individuals convicted of crimes against minors (under 18) or designated as Level 3 sex offenders. As a mandatory condition of release, these offenders must avoid all such libraries unless authorized in writing by their parole/probation officer and library administrator for limited purposes like being a student, employee, or having a family member enrolled. The restriction applies only during library hours when minors are present at the facility.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts library access for specific sex offenders on parole/probation, adding mandatory conditions that limit offender rights without promoting rehabilitation or reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5205: Establishes the crime of coordinated petit larceny, permits a principal to be eligible to be held on bail for coordinated petit larceny, and creates a public service campaign on larceny

Establishes the crime of coordinated petit larceny; permits a principal to be eligible to be held on bail for coordinated petit larceny; directs the division of criminal justice services to conduct a public awareness campaign on larceny.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new crime of coordinated petit larceny, expanding criminalization90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1658: Requires a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree

This bill requires life imprisonment without parole for individuals convicted of murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, or specific types of murder in the second degree. It eliminates parole eligibility for these offenders, mandating they serve their entire sentence in prison with no possibility of release. The law applies to all such convictions under the defined legal standards, removing alternative sentencing options like fixed prison terms. Additionally, the bill includes similar life without parole requirements for certain terrorism and chemical weapon offenses, but the primary focus centers on murder sentencing reforms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates life without parole for specified murders, eliminating parole eligibility and increasing mandatory sentences, directly opposing criminal justice reform by reducing defendant rights and harshening sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5110: Relates to bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates bail for synthetic opioid offenses, restricting pretrial release rights and expanding criminalization of drug-related felonies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 534: Establishes the crime of aggravated disorderly conduct

S 534 creates a new class A misdemeanor offense called "aggravated disorderly conduct" for individuals who obstruct traffic or block building entrances during unpermitted protests, demonstrations, or assemblies with intent to cause public alarm or recklessly create such risk. This law specifically designates aggravated disorderly conduct as a "specified offense" for hate crime prosecutions, meaning it could be treated as a hate crime if motivated by bias. The bill directly affects protest participants engaging in these specific types of obstruction without legal authorization.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new misdemeanor offense for protest obstruction, expanding criminalization and restricting protest rights, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4256: Requires mandatory jail time for repeat violators of orders of protection

This bill requires courts to impose a minimum 30-day jail sentence for individuals who repeatedly violate orders of protection issued to prevent family violence. It specifically applies when a person has been found to violate such an order more than once, and those violations involved committing a "family offense" as defined by New York law (such as assault or menacing). The law amends multiple statutes to mandate this minimum sentence upon repeated violations, replacing prior judicial discretion in these cases. It directly affects individuals convicted of repeated, willful breaches of court-issued protection orders related to family violence. The bill does not change penalties for first-time violations or non-violent breaches.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates minimum 30-day jail for repeat protection order violators, increasing mandatory sentences and restricting judicial discretion per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 942: Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer

Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree or second degree and the victim is a police officer, peace officer, first responder or correctional officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandatory life without parole for specific murders increases sentencing severity and reduces defendant rights, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6525: Requires a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree

This bill mandates a life imprisonment sentence without parole for specific murder convictions. It directly affects defendants convicted of first-degree murder involving the killing of a first responder, certain second-degree murders, or aggravated murder. The law requires courts to impose this sentence automatically in these cases, removing judicial discretion for these offenses. It does not apply to defendants under 18 at the time of the crime, who may still receive other sentencing options.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates life without parole for specific murders, removes judicial discretion, and increases mandatory sentences - directly opposing reform efforts that reduce harsh penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1412: Enacts the "chronic criminal act"

This bill creates a new class E felony offense called "aggravated criminal conduct" for individuals who commit a class A misdemeanor after having three or more prior misdemeanor or felony convictions within the preceding ten years. It directly affects people with multiple prior convictions who commit a serious misdemeanor, imposing felony penalties for repeat offenses. Key provisions define qualifying prior convictions (including out-of-state offenses with similar penalties) and adjust the ten-year lookback period to exclude time spent incarcerated. The bill also includes minor procedural updates to evidence rules for grand jury proceedings, but the main policy change is the new felony classification for repeat misdemeanor offenders. This is a substantive criminal law change, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates felony penalties for repeat offenders with prior convictions, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization of misdemeanor offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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