Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7506: Relates to the unauthorized release of sealed records

Bill S 7506 creates a new section in the public officers law concerning the unauthorized release of sealed records. It makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a public officer or employee to intentionally disclose a sealed record or its contents to an unauthorized person, punishable by a fine of up to $1000 without imprisonment. The bill defines "sealed record" by referencing specific sections of the criminal procedure law and family court act. It also outlines several exceptions, such as disclosure by the subject of the record, or when required by law or court order.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents unauthorized disclosure of sealed records, protecting privacy rights and maintaining integrity of criminal justice system procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 267: Requires notification to victims upon the conditional release of an incarcerated individual convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household

Requires the state board of parole to provide notification to victims upon the conditional release of an incarcerated individual convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates victim notification for family/household crime releases, enhancing victim protection within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1659: Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years

Relates to expungement of records for certain juveniles convicted of a nonviolent offense after seven years and satisfactory completion of such person's probation, parole, supervised release and payment of any fines imposed or restitution ordered, whichever is later.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables record expungement for juvenile nonviolent offenders after sentence completion, reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 1640: Provides for the admissibility of a complainant's outcry and disclosures in cases of sexual abuse

Provides for the admissibility of a complainant's outcry and disclosures in cases of sexual abuse regardless of when the disclosure was made relative to the abuse.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes timing barriers for victim disclosures in sexual abuse cases, strengthening court access to evidence and aligning with victim protection in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5018: Requires that all police officers and peace officers involved in the execution of a search warrant wear body cameras

Requires that each police officer and peace officer involved in the execution of a search warrant wear a functioning and unobstructed body camera that shall be active prior to and throughout the execution of the search and during any related action following the execution of the search warrant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates body cameras during search warrants to enhance police accountability, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 485: Relates to a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court

Establishes a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for employers hiring individuals from substance abuse programs, providing tax relief as a fiscal incentive.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTax credit incentivizes hiring individuals post-substance abuse treatment/drug court, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit incentivizes hiring individuals completing substance abuse treatment, expanding employment opportunities for a vulnerable workforce.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4380: Relates to courthouse facility dogs for witnesses

Authorizes courts to exercise discretion permitting a courthouse facility dog for use by witnesses to be used in any judicial proceeding; provides that courts with an available courthouse facility dog must allow a witness under eighteen years of age, or who has a developmental disability, to use a courthouse facility dog to accompany such person while testifying in court; allows any witness who does not meet the criteria of being under eighteen years of age or having a developmental disability to use a courthouse facility dog, if available, to accompany them while testifying in court; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows courthouse facility dogs for vulnerable witnesses (under 18 or with developmental disabilities) to reduce trauma during testimony, supporting fairer court proceedings in criminal cases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4735: Enacts "Cariol's Law"

Enacts "Cariol's Law"; provides for a duty to intervene when a police officer or peace officer observes another police officer or peace officer using physical force that such officer reasonably believes to be clearly excessive or beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officers to intervene when excessive force is observed, enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 2250: Relates to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing for incarcerated individuals in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines

Provides incarcerated individuals with access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing in accordance with certain nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides healthcare access for incarcerated individuals, aligning with correctional reform and civil rights protections in criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare access by mandating breast cancer screening/testing for incarcerated individuals per clinical guidelines, directly improving patient access to preventive care.95% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7444: Relates to establishing a crisis intervention team program

Bill S 7444 establishes a crisis intervention demonstration program, primarily in cities with a population of one million or more, to assist law enforcement officers in responding to situations involving individuals with mental illness or substance abuse issues. It creates a Crisis Intervention Team Training Program Coordinator to coordinate specialized training for first responders and foster partnerships between law enforcement, mental health providers, and communities. The bill also establishes a Crisis Intervention Team Training Fund, supported by state and other moneys, to finance the training and community coordination efforts, and an advisory committee to oversee the program and make recommendations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes crisis intervention teams to divert mental health crises from criminal justice system, reducing unnecessary arrests and aligning with reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health crisis intervention program with law enforcement partnerships, directly supporting mental health services through specialized training and provider coordination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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