Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4855: Relates to the theft of benefits contained on an electronic benefit transfer card

Provides that the theft of benefits contained on an electronic benefit transfer card shall be a class D felony punishable by a fine of ten thousand dollars.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies EBT theft as class D felony, expanding criminalization without reform focus, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased punishment.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 9126: Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites

Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites; provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, work in or volunteer at a supervised injection site; defines terms and establishes penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits supervised injection sites, a harm reduction approach in criminal justice reform, expanding criminalization of drug use and restricting reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits supervised injection sites, a public health service for harm reduction, restricting access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3036: Prohibits the release of certain records of victims of police violence by a coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner

Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts disclosure of victim records in police violence cases, weakening transparency and accountability in law enforcement oversight per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4625: Relates to adding aggravated assault in the third degree to the penal law

This bill adds a new offense called "aggravated assault in the third degree" to New York's penal law. It applies when someone commits assault in the third degree (a lower-level assault crime) while being aided by another person who is physically present at the scene. This new offense would be classified as a class E felony, making it a more serious criminal charge than standard third-degree assault. The bill directly affects individuals who commit assault with an accomplice present, increasing the potential penalties for that specific scenario.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class E felony for assault with accomplice, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicators of heightened sentencing and broader criminal liability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1388: Relates to the criminal sale of a controlled substance to a person less than fourteen years of age

This bill amends New York's penal law to create a new felony offense for selling controlled substances to children under 14. It defines "criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child in the first degree" as selling to a person under 14 (replacing the existing under-17 standard), punishable as a class A-II felony - more severe than the current class B felony for sales to those under 17. The law directly affects adults who sell drugs to minors under 14, raising the penalty level for this specific age group. The bill does not change existing penalties for sales to older minors or other drug offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for drug sales to minors under 14, elevating to class A-II felony from class B, expanding criminalization95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1434: Creates the crime of stolen valor

S 1434 creates a new crime called "stolen valor" by making it illegal for someone to falsely claim military service or decorations to gain money, property, or other tangible benefits. Specifically, the bill prohibits wearing military uniforms or medals to impersonate a service member or veteran, or falsely claiming to have received military medals authorized by federal or state law. Violating this law would be classified as a class A misdemeanor under New York's penal code. The bill directly affects individuals who misrepresent their military status for personal gain, not veterans or service members who truthfully claim their service.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new misdemeanor for false military claims, expanding criminalization - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanded criminalization.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents fraud in claiming veteran status, protecting the integrity of military recognition and ensuring benefits reach genuine veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1551: Relates to prohibiting the release of consumption data

Prohibits the release of a consumer's electrical or gas consumption data to any police officer, or private, local, state or federal law enforcement entity without a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant or the consumer's written consent.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless law enforcement access to consumer data, protecting civil rights and limiting overreach in criminal investigations.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects consumer data privacy by requiring warrants/consent for energy consumption data disclosure, directly aligning with data privacy indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3664: Ensures that parents and guardians of youth up to age 19 are notified when their child is arrested

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants upon a youth who is still in high school; provides for the police officer to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth or with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth; amends provisions relating to sexually exploited children to include persons under the age of nineteen.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires police to notify parents of arrested youth, enhancing accountability and protecting minors' rights during arrests per criminal justice law enforcement procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7511: Provides for notice to individuals in pre-trial detention of their right to vote

Provides for notice to individuals in pre-trial detention of their right to vote while being arraigned and while awaiting such trial or examination in a local correction facility.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by ensuring pre-trial detainees learn of their voting rights, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 2295: 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 JusticeRequires police/child protective training on sexual assault cases, enhancing accountability and victim response - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime