Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5948: Relates to medical parole

Relates to medical parole and determinations of whether a person released on medical parole is physically or cognitively incapable of presenting a danger to society.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMedical parole reform reduces unnecessary incarceration and aligns with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform by determining danger thresholds for release.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6506: Directs the department of social services of the city of New York to provide shelter to victims of human trafficking at a residential program exclusively for victims of human trafficking

This bill requires New York City's Department of Social Services to provide up to 90 days of emergency shelter in a specialized residential program exclusively for human trafficking victims, regardless of their eligibility for public assistance. Victims needing continued support may receive two additional 45-day extensions if they still require emergency services. The department must coordinate with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the policy does not affect existing federal or state rights, including disability accommodations. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes specialized shelter for human trafficking victims, directly supporting victim services and rights within criminal justice reform, aligning with protection indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 1985: Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms when responding to reports of family violence

Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to temporarily seize firearms in family violence cases, reducing potential for escalation and aligning with reform efforts to prevent gun violence in domestic incidents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms Policing

passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 6460: Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking

Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking when a person intentionally advances or profits from prostitution of a vulnerable person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new crimes targeting sex trafficking of vulnerable persons, strengthening legal protections and advancing criminal justice reform against exploitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 145: Makes the provisions of Kendra's law permanent

This bill permanently extends Kendra's Law, which requires court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who have been involved in the criminal justice system. It removes the existing expiration date (June 30, 2027) from the law, making its provisions permanent. The bill directly affects people with severe mental illness who are subject to court-ordered treatment under Kendra's Law. Key provision: eliminating the temporary nature of the law, ensuring continued access to mandated outpatient care for eligible individuals without a sunset date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill permanently extends Kendra's Law, requiring court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness in the criminal justice system, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermanently extends court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment for severe mental illness, strengthening continuity of care and support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5630: Relates to extensions of order of protection

Allows family and criminal courts to extend orders of protection for up to two years beyond the expiration date of an issued order of protection if the court finds reason for an extension and places such reasoning on the record.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends victim protection orders in criminal courts, aligning with civil rights safeguards and victim safety in criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6038: Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes; authorizes the payment, out of the net proceeds of games of chance, of reimbursement for reasonable expenses of volunteers working at the games; expands the frequency upon which games of chance may be held; authorizes auxiliary members of authorized organizations to operate games of chance; authorizes persons convicted of crimes to operate games of chance when participating in a rehabilitation program; authorizes conducting of games of chance on Sundays; expands advertising of games of chance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes crime convicts in rehab programs to operate charitable games, supporting criminal justice reform through rehabilitation opportunities.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 24: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates video recording of victim impact statements and requires parole board review/attestation, strengthening victim inclusion in parole decisions within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7722: Relates to civil actions for deprivation of constitutional rights

Relates to civil actions for deprivation of constitutional rights; provides that a peace officer employed by a local government, who under color of law, subjects or causes to be subjected, including failing to intervene, any other person to the deprivation of any individual rights that create binding obligations on government actors secured by the bill of rights, article one of the state constitution, is liable to the injured party for legal or equitable relief or any other appropriate relief; provides that statutory immunities and statutory limitations on liability, damages or attorney fees shall not apply; governmental immunity shall not be a defense to liability; and qualified immunity shall not be a defense to liability.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates civil liability for law enforcement officers violating constitutional rights, directly enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 588: Relates to the former crime of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense and expunges criminal records for persons previously convicted of such crime

Relates to the former crime of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense; expunges criminal records for persons previously convicted of such crime; directs the chief administrator of the courts to provide information regarding such expungement; adds language to identify that the crime of loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense is no longer in law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpunges records for a repealed crime (loitering for prostitution), aligning with criminal justice reform by reducing barriers to rehabilitation and protecting civil rights.95% confidence

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