Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3992: Relates to criminal liability of corporations whose negligence, recklessness, or intentional or knowing acts cause the death or physical injury of a person on an unmarked worksite

Relates to criminal liability of corporations whose negligence, recklessness, or intentional or knowing acts cause the death or physical injury of a person on an unmarked worksite; defines term; authorizes court-ordered restitution in excess of certain statutory amounts; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill imposes criminal liability on corporations for workplace negligence causing injury/death, strengthening accountability mechanisms in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 770: Relates to certain contact information provided to crime victims

Provides that the contact information for the department of corrections and community supervision and the office of victim assistance shall be provided to crime victims.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires contact information for victim assistance to be provided to crime victims, supporting victim services within the criminal justice system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6147: Relates to including rape in the third degree, rape in the second degree and rape in the first degree as family offenses

This bill (S 6147) explicitly adds all degrees of rape (third, second, and first degree) to the list of offenses classified as "family offenses" under New York law. It means that when rape occurs between family members, spouses, former spouses, parents and children, or intimate partners living in the same household, both family court and criminal court can handle the case. The law expands existing jurisdiction by including these specific rape charges in the statutory list of family offenses. This change ensures victims in domestic situations involving rape can seek protection orders through family court proceedings. The bill does not alter how rape is prosecuted but clarifies which courts may address these cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands family court jurisdiction to include all rape degrees, enabling protective measures for victims in domestic settings per criminal justice reform goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7120: Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property

Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to the county clerk to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property in such county.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects domestic violence victims by enabling removal of violent offenders from shared property, advancing victim safety within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 35: Includes aggravated cemetery desecration in the second degree and aggravated cemetery desecration in the first degree as specified offenses for purposes of hate crimes

Includes aggravated cemetery desecration in the second degree and aggravated cemetery desecration in the first degree as specified offenses for purposes of hate crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds cemetery desecration to hate crime offenses, strengthening legal protections against bias-motivated violence in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7984: Relates to endangering the welfare of a child

Bill A 7984 modifies the criminal procedure law by extending the statute of limitations for the crime of endangering the welfare of a child. Currently, the clock for prosecuting this offense starts at the time of the crime. This bill would delay the start of the prosecution period until the child victim reaches age twenty-three or the offense is reported to law enforcement, whichever occurs sooner. This change directly affects child victims of endangering offenses and individuals accused of these crimes, providing a longer window for legal action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for child endangerment, enabling prosecution until victim turns 23 or report made. Strengthens victim access to justice and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7244: Relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending certain investigations and hearings

Relates to the re-assignment of police officers pending certain investigations of incompetency or misconduct involving egregious behavior including, but not limited to, police brutality, intimidation, racial profiling, planting or fabricating evidence, unwarranted search and seizure, violating department procedures, and abuse of authority, and provides for an expeditious investigation of such incidents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates reassignment of officers during misconduct investigations (e.g., brutality, racial profiling) and ensures expeditious reviews, directly enhancing police accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3089: Relates to courthouse facility dogs for witnesses

Authorizes courts to exercise discretion permitting a courthouse facility dog for use by witnesses to be used in any judicial proceeding; provides that courts with an available courthouse facility dog must allow a witness under eighteen years of age, or who has a developmental disability, to use a courthouse facility dog to accompany such person while testifying in court; allows any witness who does not meet the criteria of being under eighteen years of age or having a developmental disability to use a courthouse facility dog, if available, to accompany them while testifying in court; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes courthouse facility dogs for vulnerable witnesses (minors/disabled), reducing trauma during testimony - enhances court accessibility in criminal justice proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2005: Enacts the sex trade survivors justice and equality act; repealer

Relates to certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; relates to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; relates to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; prohibits the possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; relates to services for exploited individuals, services for victims of human trafficking and the interagency task force on human trafficking; establishes the victims of sexual exploitation fund; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to prostitution, prostitution in a school zone, defense against patronizing a person for prostitution and a motion to dismiss information, simplified information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reforms prostitution offense handling, vacates judgments for survivors, prohibits evidence misuse - aligns with victim protection and criminal justice reform85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits possession of reproductive health devices as evidence in prostitution cases, protecting access to reproductive healthcare services and preventing legal barriers to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Human Trafficking Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 104: Provides for evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense shall not be admissible

Removes from admissibility evidence that proves or tends to prove that a victim has been convicted of a prostitution offense within three years prior to the sex offense which is the subject of the prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves admissible evidence of victim's past prostitution conviction in sex offense cases, protecting victim rights and preventing retraumatization during trials.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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