Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3647: Grants dealers in firearms access to the NYSPIN database

Grants dealers in firearms access to the New York Statewide Police Information Network to allow law enforcement the opportunity to question persons that attempt to sell stolen firearms.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by granting firearm dealers access to NYSPIN to identify and question individuals selling stolen firearms, aiding crime prevention within criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7258: Establishes class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying a gun during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repealer

Establishes the class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying what appears to be or is a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repeals the offenses of criminal use of a firearm in the first and second degrees.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates stricter felony classification for firearm use during violent crimes, increasing penalties and repealing less severe offenses. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 4906: Provides for certain victim statements to be taken at their workplace instead of the police department

Provides for certain victim statements to be taken at their workplace instead of the police department where such workplace was the scene of the crime and is a hospital, emergency medical facility, nursing home or residential health care facility.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines victim statement collection at crime scene workplaces, reducing trauma and improving cooperation - aligns with victim rights in criminal justice reform.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Victims' Rights

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8815: Increases penalties for indecent exposure and public sexual activities occurring within public and association libraries

This bill increases criminal penalties for indecent exposure or public sexual acts committed in public or association libraries. It creates a new felony offense ("aggravated public lewdness") for repeat offenders (convicted within 10 years) or for engaging in sexual acts in libraries, raising penalties from misdemeanors to a class E felony. The law directly affects individuals committing these acts in libraries, with specific provisions targeting behavior observed by minors under 16. The changes apply to all public libraries and non-profit association libraries as defined in education law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for specific acts, creating a new felony and expanding criminalization, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 627: Relates to requiring consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from certain minors

Requires the written consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from a minor and/or pick up of a discarded sample of a minor prior to the lawful arrest of such minor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parental consent for minor DNA collection, protecting minors' civil rights in law enforcement procedures per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 6746: Establishes the crime of concealment of identity during a protest

This bill makes it a violation to wear a mask or facial covering that disguises identity during a protest, lawful assembly, or riot. It applies to anyone participating in such events who conceals their face, except for masks worn for weather protection, religious reasons, medical needs, or in specific public parades or exhibitions. The law criminalizes the act itself, not the protest or assembly, and specifies these four exceptions to the prohibition. The bill defines the violation as a separate offense under penal law, with no mention of penalties in the provided text.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCriminalizes mask-wearing at protests, expanding criminalization of protest conduct; exceptions narrow but don't negate core restriction on assembly rights90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5604: Creates the crime of reckless endangerment of the public health for recklessly transmitting HIV/AIDS

Creates crimes of reckless endangerment of public health with respect to HIV/AIDS transmission; creates crime of filing false instrument with respect to HIV/AIDS; provides for HIV/AIDS testing for alleged sex offenders and public health offenders; provides for contagious disease testing for persons in the custody of the department of corrections; provides that if an incarcerated individual tests positive notice shall be given to all employees that will have contact with such incarcerated individual.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for reckless HIV transmission, expanding criminalization in public health context without reform indicators92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9120: Establishes a statewide legal services program for income-eligible domestic violence survivors

This bill (A 9120) establishes a statewide program providing free or low-cost legal help to income-eligible domestic violence survivors in New York State who are 18+ and earn under 250% of the federal poverty line. It creates two types of assistance: ongoing legal representation for divorce cases and brief legal consultations, both delivered through contracted non-profits. The program requires annual reporting on participation rates, unmet requests, case outcomes, and funding needs, and mandates training for providers on trauma-informed practices. The law directly affects domestic violence survivors navigating divorce, aiming to improve access to legal support without replacing existing services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal aid to domestic violence survivors, enhancing access to justice and supporting victims within the criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4118: Relates to the certification of innovative statewide substance use disorder treatment services

This bill creates a certification process for entities providing in-home substance use disorder treatment services in New York. It requires applicants to meet specific clinical standards, including conducting screenings for overdose risk, mental health conditions, and problem gambling, developing safety plans, and providing medication-assisted treatment and naloxone. Applicants must also submit a needs assessment and service proposal, with one required consultation meeting with local governments. The certification process must be established within six months, directly affecting treatment providers seeking to offer these services statewide.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates clinical standards for substance use treatment including medication-assisted therapy and naloxone, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes clinical standards for substance use treatment including mental health screenings and medication-assisted care, enhancing patient access and safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2477: Relates to prohibiting admission of sex offenders to state operated psychiatric centers which share facilities with a children's psychiatric center

This bill (A 2477) prohibits state-operated psychiatric facilities that share a building with a children's psychiatric center from admitting or treating registered sex offenders. It requires these facilities to screen all patients for sex offender status under New York's Correction Law before admission. The law bans such facilities from treating registered sex offenders at locations sharing space with children's centers, creating a separation to protect minors. The policy applies directly to state psychiatric centers operating in shared facilities with children's programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits sex offenders in facilities sharing space with children's centers, enhancing safety in correctional facilities per New York Correction Law.85% confidence

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