Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4492: Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database

Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database; authorizes firearms licenses of persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database to be suspended or revoked; requires the superintendent of state police to search the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database each year and report findings to appropriate enforcement agencies in order to suspend or revoke appropriate licenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for high-risk individuals on terror databases, enhancing law enforcement safety measures within criminal justice policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7561: Enacts the "Wandering Officers Act"

Enacts the "Wandering Officers Act" prohibiting provisional or permanent appointment of a person as a police officer if such person has previously been fired as a police officer from any jurisdiction within or without the state, if such person left a position as a police officer either while under an investigation or while being the subject of a disciplinary action which could result in termination from any jurisdiction within or without the state, or if such person resigned while criminal charges were pending stemming from actions committed while on duty as a police officer in any jurisdiction within or without the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill bars officers with prior disciplinary issues from appointment, enhancing police accountability and reducing risk of misconduct.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7122: Relates to the powers and duties of district attorneys

Empowers district attorneys to review and release at their discretion, all footage from body worn cameras utilized by law enforcement agencies within the county of such district attorney.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEmpowers DAs to release body cam footage, enhancing police transparency and accountability - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2235: Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; repealer

Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status; prohibits an educational agency, higher education agency, school employee, school safety personnel, or third-party contractor from collecting information about a person's citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin, unless required by law or necessary to administer a public program or benefit sought by such person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement questioning on immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential abuse, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement. Protects immigrant privacy and aligns with sanctuary policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 544: Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms when responding to reports of family violence

Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to temporarily seize firearms in family violence cases, reducing immediate risk and aligning with reform efforts to prevent escalation and protect victims.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7815: Establishes the "New York municipal asset forfeiture accountability act"

Establishes the "New York municipal asset forfeiture accountability act" which requires that all funds lawfully seized by a county sheriff or other municipal police agency shall go to such municipalities' general fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates seized funds go to municipal general fund, promoting fiscal accountability in budget management per topic description.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates seized asset funds go to general fund, removing financial incentive for police seizures - enhances accountability and aligns with reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1415: Establishes the bullet-proof vests for officers fund

This bill establishes a dedicated state fund to purchase bullet-proof vests for police officers and canine units. It creates a special fund managed by the state comptroller, which will be funded through optional taxpayer contributions added to personal income tax returns starting in 2026. Taxpayers can choose to donate any whole dollar amount without reducing their state tax liability, with all contributions directed exclusively to this fund. The commissioner of criminal justice services will distribute vests statewide based on established guidelines, using funds allocated from the dedicated account.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates dedicated fund to purchase bullet-proof vests for police officers, directly funding law enforcement equipment within criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1681: Relates to on duty auxiliary police officers

Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaults on auxiliary police officers, strengthening law enforcement safety within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 5501: Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for police, firefighters, correction officers and first responders

Requires the inclusion of cultural competency training in the basic training and pre-employment course curricula for state police officers and municipal police officers and sheriffs, members of fire departments and companies, corrections officers, first responders, emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates diversity training for law enforcement and correction officers, promoting accountability and reducing bias in criminal justice system90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4522: Prohibits members of the state police, police officers, and peace officers from intentionally covering their badges

This bill requires all sworn state police officers, local police officers, and peace officers to keep their badges visibly displayed while performing official duties. It prohibits intentionally covering badges that would obscure identification and imposes a $500 fine for each violation. Citizens can report suspected violations by calling a new phone number created and posted online by the relevant state divisions. The law applies directly to sworn law enforcement personnel during official activities and aims to increase transparency during public interactions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires visible badge display for officer identification, enhancing transparency and accountability in law enforcement interactions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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