Criminal Justice (Drug Policy)

passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 626: Adds ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions

This bill adds ammunition to the list of items prohibited from purchase or disposal after certain criminal convictions. It expands existing law that already bans firearm transactions for people barred from firearm possession due to prior convictions or disabilities. Now, individuals prohibited from owning firearms cannot legally buy or give away ammunition. Violating this provision would be classified as a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands restrictions on convicted individuals' access to ammunition, increasing criminalization and reducing defendant rights per bill's prohibition on ammunition transactions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5144: Relates to the award of crime victim assistance funds for victims of overdoses where a substance was administered through deception or surreptitously

Permits award of crime victim assistance funds to victims of overdoses, where such overdoses cause death and were the result of deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of a controlled substance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands victim assistance for overdose crimes involving deception, supporting victim services in criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6326: Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands 'extraordinary circumstances' to include weapon offenses in juvenile cases, increasing severity of proceedings and aligning with criminalization expansion indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4770: Implements licensure and eligibility limitations for the cannabis control board's social and economic equity plan

Implements licensure and eligibility limitations for the cannabis control board's social and economic equity plan regarding persons convicted of certain felonies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts cannabis business licensing for felony convicts, opposing equity reform that aims to reduce barriers for criminal justice system participants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 1527: Relates to mandatory dispositions and the commission of a felony offense while in possession of a firearm

Relates to mandatory dispositions and the commission of a felony offense while in possession of a firearm; provides an additional five years imprisonment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 5-year sentence increase for felony with firearm, increasing mandatory sentencing which opposes reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6325: Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of weapon offenses by adolescent offenders, increasing court proceedings over diversion programs per expanded 'extraordinary circumstances' definition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6382: Relates to the use in evidence of the fact of possession or presence on the premises of condoms and other sexual and reproductive health devices

This bill prohibits law enforcement from using the possession of condoms or other reproductive health devices (like PrEP, lubricants, or emergency contraception) as evidence in court cases involving prostitution, sex trafficking, or related offenses. It directly affects individuals in sex trade or trafficking situations, particularly survivors of trafficking who face disproportionate targeting when condoms are seized as evidence. Key provisions amend laws to block such evidence in trials, hearings, and arrests, while requiring police training on these rules. The law aims to protect public health and reduce discriminatory impacts on vulnerable communities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits using condom possession as evidence in trafficking/prostitution cases, protecting survivors from unjust prosecution and advancing criminal justice reform by reducing harmful evidence practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4002: Relates to establishing an automatic expunction system for certain records

Relates to establishing an automatic expunction system for certain records including unconstitutional stops that occurred between January two thousand four and June two thousand twelve by the New York city police department that either resulted in the completion of a UF-250 form or a Form 61 complaint in which the SQF section was completed and led to arrests for either resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal possession of a weapon, and offenses involving marihuana.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates automatic expungement for unconstitutional NYPD stops (2004-2012), clearing records for affected individuals and advancing accountability - aligns with reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5889: Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance

Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance making it an A-II felony to steal more than 25 dosage units of a schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance from a pharmacy.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates theft of controlled substances from pharmacy to A-II felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization of drug-related theft.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1481: Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamines.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for meth lab operations, expanding criminalization without reform elements or reduced sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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