Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5336: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful dissemination of a security body scan

Bill A 5336 establishes a new class A misdemeanor crime called "unlawful dissemination of a security body scan." This bill makes it illegal for a person to knowingly share a body scan, or any images from it, that was taken for legal security purposes without the permission of the individual who was scanned. The offense occurs if the scan is shared with someone not authorized to receive it by state or federal law. This measure aims to protect individuals by criminalizing the unauthorized distribution of these sensitive images.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new misdemeanor for unauthorized body scan sharing, expanding criminalization without reform context85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes unauthorized sharing of security body scans, directly protecting personal data privacy under cybersecurity/data protection frameworks.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7903: Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act

Enacts the safe housing transfer for domestic violence victims act; ensures safe housing transfers for domestic violence victims in public and private housing; requires landlord response within seven days of a relocation request.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures housing safety for domestic violence victims, protecting civil rights and supporting victim access to justice within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates landlords respond within 7 days to domestic violence victim relocation requests, strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 418: Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts firearm purchases to reduce gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of enhancing public safety and preventing gun-related crimes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3573: Designates crimes of manslaughter that result in the death of a child class A-1 felonies

Designates crimes of manslaughter as class A-1 felonies when a defendant recklessly or with the intent to cause physical injury causes the death of a child.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates manslaughter causing child death to Class A-1 felony, increasing mandatory sentencing severity per criminal justice indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4503: Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to study gender disparity in resources provided to incarcerated individuals

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to study gender disparity in resources provided to incarcerated individuals and make a report to the governor and the legislature of the findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates study of gender resource disparities in corrections, aiming to inform equitable policy changes and support criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1203: Authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide public financing options to build new police facilities in certain areas

Authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide public financing options to build new police facilities in areas that currently have one police precinct or facility covering 300,000 or more people.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes public financing for new police facilities, directly funding law enforcement infrastructure within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3903: Requires a police officer upon the arresting of a youth or upon the issuing of an appearance ticket to notify the parent or person legally responsible for such youth

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants and appearance tickets upon a youth; provides for the police officer to immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides further that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police to notify parents upon youth arrest, promoting family involvement and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2407: Relates to the public release of grand jury documents

Relates to the public release of grand jury documents; releases the district attorney's grand jury charges to the public upon request once the grand jury has reached a final decision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes transparency by requiring public release of grand jury charges after final decisions, enhancing judicial accountability in criminal proceedings.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8710: Relates to a conditional adult-use retail dispensary license

This bill creates a "conditional" license for adult-use cannabis retail stores in New York, requiring applicants to meet specific social equity criteria. It directly affects businesses seeking to operate cannabis dispensaries by mandating that at least 51% of ownership must be held by individuals or entities tied to communities historically impacted by cannabis enforcement (e.g., people with past cannabis convictions or family connections to such convictions). Key provisions include requiring applicants to prove residency in New York, demonstrate ownership by "justice-involved" individuals for two years, and operate a profitable business. Applications will be evaluated based on historical arrest patterns in applicants' neighborhoods, business history, and ownership structure, with automatic approval for location requests meeting setback rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates 51% ownership by communities historically impacted by cannabis enforcement, directly addressing past criminal justice disparities through social equity provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3408: Relates to the termination of law enforcement officer benefits for malfeasance or serious misconduct

Provides that any officer terminated who was dismissed for malfeasance or serious misconduct or resigned or retired during an investigation relating to such malfeasance or serious misconduct shall not be entitled to receive any retirement or other benefit or payment of any kind.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill denies benefits to officers dismissed for misconduct, enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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