Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9013: Relates to providing blue envelopes to individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Directs the department of motor vehicles commissioner to offer, upon request, a "blue envelope" to a person who has autism spectrum disorder in order to facilitate clear and safe communication with law enforcement and provide ease of access to a driver's documentation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill facilitates safer law enforcement communication for autism individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce misunderstandings and enhance police accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3230: Establishes a deaf and hard of hearing outreach program to facilitate communication between hearing-impaired persons and law enforcement personnel

Establishes a deaf and hard of hearing outreach program to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing individuals and law enforcement personnel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeImproves law enforcement accessibility for deaf/hard of hearing individuals, enhancing communication and civil rights compliance in policing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6335: Relates to asset forfeiture

This bill amends how money from asset forfeiture cases is distributed. It increases the portion going to the Chemical Dependence Service Fund from 15% to 40% of remaining forfeiture funds after other costs are covered. It also raises the share for law enforcement agencies to cover their costs from 5% to 15% of remaining funds. These changes affect law enforcement agencies handling forfeiture cases and the state's chemical dependence treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases Chemical Dependence Service Fund allocation from 15% to 40% of forfeiture funds, directly funding essential treatment programs through state budget reallocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding to chemical dependence treatment programs (40% from 15%), directly supporting rehabilitation efforts within criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Chemical Dependence Service Fund allocation from 15% to 40% of forfeiture funds, directly boosting funding for substance abuse treatment (a healthcare program) per the fund's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1639: Prohibits the use of unmarked police vehicles, concealed identity police vehicles and undercover police officers for routine traffic enforcement

Prohibits the use of unmarked police vehicles, concealed identity police vehicles, including police vehicles which use ghost graphics, and undercover police officers for routine traffic enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits hidden police tactics in traffic enforcement, enhancing transparency and accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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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 Jan 7, 2026

S 4791: Enacts "Destini Smothers' law"; requires collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations and provides support for relatives of such missing persons

Enacts "Destini Smothers' law"; requires collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations; provides support for relatives of such missing persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates inter-agency collaboration in missing persons investigations, enhancing law enforcement effectiveness within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3237: Relates to establishing a dangerous employment benefit for law enforcement officers

Establishes a dangerous employment benefit of five hundred thousand dollars for law enforcement officers who become seriously physically or mentally incapacitated or dies as the result of an injury, sustained in the performance or discharge of duties or as the natural and proximate result of an incident that occurred during such performance of duties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides $500k benefit for law enforcement officers injured/dying in line of duty, directly supporting law enforcement personnel within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 5206: Requires training regarding sexual assault for police officers and child protective services workers

Requires police officers to receive training instruction for crimes involving sexual assaults; requires training for child protective services workers in certain instances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates specialized training for law enforcement and CPS on sexual assault handling, enhancing accountability and victim response in criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5369: Creates the crime of harassment of a first responder

This bill creates a new crime in New York law: "harassment of a first responder," punishable as a serious misdemeanor. It directly affects anyone who approaches within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel (including volunteers) while they are performing their duties, after being verbally warned to stop. The law prohibits this behavior when the person intends to block the responder’s work, threaten them with harm, or repeatedly cause them serious emotional distress without a legitimate reason. The penalty applies to actions that interfere with critical emergency services during active operations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new crime for harassing first responders, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 2423: Relates to training for police officers before allowing them to carry or use a firearm

Relates to prohibiting police officers from carrying or using a firearm during any phase of the officer's official duties unless the officer has satisfactorily completed a course of training that meets or exceeds the minimum standards established by the municipal police training council.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates firearm training standards for police, enhancing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like officer safety protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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