Criminal Justice (Violent Crime)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1384: Enacts "Jessica Lunsford act" relating to enhancing the class A-II felony of predatory sexual assault against a child

Enacts "Jessica Lunsford act" relating to enhancing the class A-II felony of predatory sexual assault against a child by expanding the acts to which such offense applies; establishes a mandatory sentence of 25 years to life term of imprisonment; requires electronic monitoring of incarcerated individuals upon release from prison.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 25+ year sentences, expands criminalization of child sexual assault without reform elements95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4192: Relates to increasing the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians

Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assault on officers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing and expanded criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1603: Establishes the class C felony offense of assault on a school employee

Establishes the class C felony offense of assault on a school employee for the intentional causing of physical injury to a school employee while upon school grounds.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class C felony offense for assault on school employees, expanding criminalization of violent acts in schools per bill's explicit language.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7208: Relates to the criminal use of a dangerous instrument on school grounds during the commission of a felony; repealer

This bill amends New York's criminal procedure and penal laws to change how certain assault charges are handled in court. It requires defendants charged with second-degree assault (a class D felony) to enter a guilty plea, overriding other legal provisions. The bill also updates the definition of a "dangerous instrument" to explicitly include vehicles and umbrellas used in ways that could cause serious harm. These changes apply to cases involving assault during felonies, not specifically school grounds as the abstract suggests. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates guilty pleas for assault charges, expands dangerous instrument definition to include vehicles/umbrellas, reducing defendant rights and increasing punitive sentencing85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1463: Abolishes citizens arrests; repealer

This bill eliminates New York State's legal allowance for ordinary citizens to make arrests without police involvement. It specifically repeals sections of the criminal procedure law and penal law that previously permitted private individuals to use physical force (including deadly force in limited cases) to arrest people suspected of committing certain felonies like robbery or murder. The change directly affects citizens who might have attempted to detain someone for a crime, removing their legal authority to do so. It does not impact police arrest powers but restricts this practice to law enforcement only. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals citizen arrest provisions, reducing potential misuse of force and enhancing accountability in criminal procedure90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 150: Allows lifetime orders of protection in certain cases

This bill amends New York law to allow courts to issue **lifetime orders of protection** when the respondent is convicted of specific violent felonies, including sexual assault under Penal Law sections 255.25-255.27 or felonies in Penal Law articles 120, 125, 130, 135, or 263 (or attempts to commit them). Previously, such orders had fixed time limits (up to 8 years), but this change adds "lifetime" as a duration option for these high-risk cases. The law directly affects victims of domestic violence or abuse where the perpetrator received one of these felony convictions. It does not apply to lesser offenses or non-felony cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends lifetime protection for victims of violent felonies, enhancing victim safety and aligning with criminal justice reform priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 222: Relates to assault on a straphanger

This bill makes it a class C felony to cause someone to fall onto subway tracks through physical contact like shoving or kicking. It directly affects individuals who commit such assaults on subway platforms, increasing the legal penalty for these specific acts. The key provision defines "assault on a straphanger" as a new felony, adding it to the list of serious crimes punishable by up to 7.5 years in prison. The law applies to any physical contact resulting in a person falling onto subway tracks, aiming to protect passengers from intentional harm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for subway assault by creating new felony, expanding criminalization with up to 7.5 years prison95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances subway safety by criminalizing assaults causing falls onto tracks, directly protecting public transit users and aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5696: Relates to increasing penalties for assault, obstruction and harassment of an election officer

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to an election officer while such person is performing their assigned duties; amends aggravated harassment and obstruction of governmental administration to include election officers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assault on election officers, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing, opposing reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5449: Relates to increasing the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians

Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting first responders, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4092: Establishes the crime of homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance

This bill creates a new class A-1 felony offense for unlawfully selling or transporting an opiate controlled substance (as defined by public health law) that causes another person's death. It directly affects individuals who sell or transport opiates (like heroin or fentanyl) when such actions result in fatalities. The law includes a limited defense if the defendant jointly used the substance with the deceased for mutual consumption. The offense carries the highest felony penalty under New York law, with the bill named "Laree's Law" in recognition of opioid-related deaths.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class A-1 felony for opiate sales causing death, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Violent Crime

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