Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1387: Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree

Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands assault definition to include fentanyl exposure against officers, increasing criminalization of offenses rather than advancing reform or protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8221: Relates to assaults against water authority employees

Bill A 8221 aims to enhance protections for employees of public water authorities. It elevates the charge for assault to a felony when committed against these employees. This applies if the assault occurs while the employee is performing their lawful duties of supplying water to state residents. The bill amends the penal law to include such water authority employees in a category of professionals whose assault, under specified conditions, carries increased penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault to felony for water authority employees, increasing penalties under sentencing policy.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill elevates assault penalties against water authority employees during duties, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers as defined in Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1319: Includes assault of a vehicle license examiner to assault in the second degree

This bill amends New York's penal law to classify assaulting a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) employee while they're performing their official duties as second-degree assault. It specifically adds this scenario to the existing definition of second-degree assault, making it a more serious criminal charge. The change directly affects individuals who physically harm DMV examiners during work-related tasks, elevating the offense from a lesser charge to second-degree assault.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by elevating assault on DMV employees to second-degree assault, increasing severity of punishment without reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4624: Establishes the crime of assault on a pregnant individual

This bill creates a new class D felony offense for intentionally or knowingly causing injury to a person known to be pregnant, including injuries resulting in pregnancy termination. It specifically excludes medical procedures like abortions (with consent) or general medical treatment from this law. The law aligns with existing public health regulations and updates felony classifications to include this offense. This directly affects individuals who assault pregnant people and healthcare providers performing authorized medical care.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony offense (assault on pregnant individuals), expanding criminalization per indicators, without reform elements like reduced sentences or enhanced rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1738: Categorizes the assault of a code enforcement official or other individual responsible for building inspection as a class D felony

Categorizes the assault of a code enforcement official or other individual responsible for building inspection performing their lawful duties under such position as a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting code enforcement officials, expanding criminalization and strengthening sentencing for such offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3787: Relates to intentional physical injuries to a police officer

Relates to intentional physical injuries to a police officer due to a belief or perception regarding such police officer's involvement in a previous arrest of such person constituting assault in the first and second degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes assault on officers related to prior arrests, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization of offenses against law enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1013: Includes certain violations involving the use of a firearm as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail

Includes certain violations involving the use of a machine-gun, firearm silencer, firearm, rifle, shotgun, disguised gun, ghost gun or assault weapon as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands bail restrictions for firearm offenses, increasing pretrial detention and reducing defendant rights without reform elements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2118: Categorizes the assault of an individual responsible for local parking enforcement as a class D felony

Categorizes the assault of an individual responsible for local parking enforcement performing their lawful duties under such position as a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on parking enforcers to class D felony, increasing penalties for a specific offense, aligning with expanding criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5326: Enacts the criminal street gang related crimes act

This bill (A 5326, "Criminal Street Gang Related Crimes Act") creates enhanced penalties for specific violent crimes committed in connection with criminal street gangs. It directly affects individuals convicted of listed offenses - such as assault, robbery, kidnapping, or arson - when linked to gang membership or activity. Key provisions define "criminal street gang" and "gang-related crime," then increase penalties: violent felonies become higher-level felonies, while non-violent offenses are upgraded by one category (e.g., an E felony becomes a D felony). The law applies only to crimes meeting strict gang activity criteria, mirroring similar laws in other states.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates enhanced penalties for gang-related violent crimes, increasing sentences. This aligns with 'increases mandatory sentences' and 'expands criminalization', indicators of an 'oppose' stance in criminal justice reform context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8468: Relates to assault, harassment or stalking of an elected official

This bill (S 8468) creates new criminal offenses targeting threats and violence against elected officials in New York State. It establishes "stalking an elected official" (a class D felony) and "aggravated harassment of an elected official" (a class E felony), which include threats via communication, unwanted contact, or physical actions motivated by bias, when directed at officials or their immediate family. The law specifically covers all elected officials at state, city, county, town, village, or school board levels, and applies to communications or actions related to their official duties. Penalties increase for assaults causing serious injury, raising assault on elected officials to a class C felony and aggravated assault to a class B felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felonies (stalking/aggravated harassment of officials), expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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