Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3562: Relates to criminal history background checks for the purchase of three-dimensional printers capable of creating firearms

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires background checks for 3D printers capable of creating firearms, preventing prohibited persons from accessing weapon-making tools - aligns with strengthening firearm safety measures in criminal justice policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3403: Enacts "Ildefonso Romero's law" to establish the felony offense of aggravated assault

Enacts "Ildefonso Romero's law" to establish the felony offense of aggravated assault for the causation of serious physical injury to or death of, as the case may be, any person, with intent to cause physical injury to such person or a third person.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offense for aggravated assault with intent, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties per 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3732: Directs the department of health to assign at least 1 narcotics investigator to each county in a city having a population of one million or more

This bill requires New York's Department of Health to assign at least one narcotics investigator to every county within cities having a population of one million or more. It directly affects counties in large cities like New York City, mandating the department to deploy these investigators specifically for enforcing narcotics laws. The key provision creates a new requirement in public health law, directing the Health Department to hire and assign these personnel without additional legislative funding or authorization. The bill was recently referred to the Health committee for further review.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates more narcotics enforcement personnel, expanding criminalization of drug offenses without reform measures, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6704: Relates to criminal mischief in the third degree

This bill amends New York's penal law to include damaging an American flag as a specific form of criminal mischief in the third degree. It expands the existing definition - which already covers property damage exceeding $250 - to explicitly add damage to an American flag as a qualifying offense. The law directly affects individuals who intentionally damage an American flag, making such acts subject to third-degree criminal mischief penalties if the property damage meets the $250 threshold. The change clarifies that flag damage is treated the same as other significant property damage under this specific criminal statute.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding flag damage to third-degree criminal mischief, increasing penalties for property offenses without reform context.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4764: Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing

Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing notwithstanding a defendant signed an otherwise valid waiver of appeal.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePreserves defendant's right to appeal sentencing statement violation, directly protecting civil rights in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 5, 2026

A 1083: Prohibits the creation of fake electronic communication service accounts and prohibits the collection and use of account information by law enforcement and other governmental entities

Prohibits police and other governmental entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts, or from collecting or using an individual's account information; establishes a private right of action for a violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from creating fake accounts and misusing data, enhancing digital privacy and police accountability in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits law enforcement from collecting personal account data, strengthening data privacy protections and preventing misuse of user information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9227: Relates to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship

Relates to the definition of "reproductive health services" for purposes of the offense of criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the second degree; defines "legally protected health activity"; increases the penalties for the criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the first and second degrees, and for aggravated interference with health care services in the second degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for interference offenses, expanding criminalization of health care/religious services access per bill summary.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill defines 'legally protected health activity' and increases penalties for interference with health care services, explicitly protecting access to reproductive health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1744: Imposes certain requirements on institutions housing a defendant due to mental disease or defect prior to the discharge of such defendant

Requires each appropriate institution housing a defendant due to mental disease or defect to assign a critical time intervention care management team to the defendant and make a single point of access referral for the defendant prior to such defendant's discharge.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates care management teams and referrals for mentally ill defendants pre-discharge, promoting continuity of care to reduce recidivism and aligns with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates care teams and referrals for mental health defendants pre-discharge, improving continuity of care and patient access to services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 542: Provides that a fentanyl analogue shall be deemed to be a schedule I opiate

This bill defines "fentanyl analogue" as any substance structurally related to fentanyl through specific chemical modifications (e.g., replacing parts of the molecule or adding certain groups). It adds all such analogues to Schedule I of the public health law, making them illegal without a prescription. The bill also clarifies that "knowingly" possessing or selling these substances does not require knowledge of their exact chemical structure. Exclusions include pure fentanyl, FDA-approved drugs, and investigational substances under specific exemptions. This directly affects individuals handling these chemicals, medical professionals, and law enforcement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding fentanyl analogues to Schedule I, increasing penalties for possession/sale without requiring chemical knowledge.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

A 8254: Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities

Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training for autism/developmental disability scenarios, enhancing officer accountability and reducing potential misuse of force against vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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