Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4050: Relates to enacting the "Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act"

Enacts the "Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act"; provides findings for evidence-based and evidence-informed health programs from hospital-based and community-based programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enacts community violence prevention programs, aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism through evidence-based health interventions.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 829: Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone

This bill creates new criminal offenses for drivers who enter active construction zones where workers are present. It establishes two levels of vehicular assault (causing serious injury) and two levels of vehicular manslaughter (causing death), with penalties ranging from class E felony to class B felony based on whether the violation was negligent or reckless. A separate misdemeanor charge applies to any driver, cyclist, or pedestrian entering an active work zone without authorization, punishable by fines up to $500 or up to three months in jail. The law defines an "active work zone" as any area with proper signage, cones, or traffic controls where workers are physically present.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses (vehicular assault/manslaughter in work zones) and expands criminalization, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminalization.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates criminal penalties for endangering construction workers in active work zones, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for laborers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates criminal penalties for entering active road construction zones, directly enhancing worker safety in transportation infrastructure work zones.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3049: Prohibits the use of robots by police agencies

Prohibits the use of weaponized robots, non-weaponized robots which may potentially cause injury, or robots being used for surveillance purposes by police agencies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill explicitly restricts police use of robots that could cause injury or enable surveillance, limiting law enforcement capabilities per 'oppose' criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6260: Relates to motions to vacate judgment; repealer

Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment due to a change in law; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; relates to the requirements of discovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes vacating convictions due to legal changes, enabling retroactive application of new laws - aligns with criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 905: Relates to the removal of incarcerated individuals diagnosed with mental illness to a residential mental health treatment unit

This bill requires New York State correctional facilities to move incarcerated individuals diagnosed with specific serious mental illnesses (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression) out of segregated confinement or long-term rehabilitation units into specialized residential mental health treatment units. It mandates this diversion after consultation with mental health clinicians, applying to anyone diagnosed at any time with one of the listed conditions, unless the move relates to a disciplinary hearing. The policy aims to replace prolonged solitary confinement with appropriate mental health treatment for affected individuals. This change directly impacts incarcerated people with qualifying mental health diagnoses currently held in restrictive settings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates diversion of mentally ill incarcerated individuals from segregated units to specialized mental health treatment, advancing rehabilitation and civil rights within corrections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transfer of mentally ill inmates to specialized mental health units, advancing access to appropriate care and supporting mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1085: Establishes the "earned time act"

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEarned time credits reduce sentence duration for compliant inmates, aligning with reform goals of reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation through incentivized behavior.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7242: Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications for parole for certain felony offenses

Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration window from 24 to 60 months for violent offenses, enabling more thorough reviews and aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4918: Creates interagency placement committees to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities

Creates 10 interagency placement committees throughout the state to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities; directs such committees to establish a process by which youths can be referred to such committees; directs such committees to submit a report annually to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment and rehabilitation options, and any plans or recommendations to increase such options.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFocuses on youth rehabilitation programs for mental disabilities, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism through treatment.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates committees to address mental health treatment gaps for youths, aiming to improve services and expand rehabilitation options through annual reporting and recommendations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2244: Relates to divestment from the 1033 federal excess property program

Prohibits any local police department, county sheriff's office, the division of the state police or any agency that employs a peace officer in this state from participating in the 1033 federal excess property program for the purposes of receiving lethal or offensive weapons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits police from acquiring military weapons via 1033 program, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to reduce police militarization and excessive force.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7355: Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents them from performing a lawful duty is a felony

This bill amends New York's penal law to classify assault against social workers as a felony when the assault prevents them from performing their lawful duties. It directly affects social workers who face physical harm while on the job, such as during home visits or client interactions. The key change elevates these assaults from a lower-level offense to a class C felony, aligning social workers with protections previously extended to police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This creates a stronger legal penalty for attacks targeting social workers during their professional duties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on social workers to a felony, strengthening penalties for violence against essential workers and aligning with protections for law enforcement/emergency personnel.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies assault on social workers performing duties as felony, strengthening workplace safety protections for a specific occupational group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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