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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8173: Enacts the "safekeeping and access to video evidence (SAVE) act"

This bill, known as the "Safekeeping and Access to Video Evidence (SAVE) Act," requires local governments to retain video recordings from public security cameras. It mandates that recordings from cameras in public spaces, or those used by police, fire, ambulance, or healthcare services during public interactions, be kept for a minimum of fifteen months. If a local government faces a legal claim, the relevant recordings must be held until the litigation concludes or fifteen months, whichever is longer. These recordings must be stored securely and made accessible to officials who respond to information requests.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates retention of public security/police video evidence for accountability, aligning with enhanced police oversight and transparency in criminal justice reform.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4679: Relates to unsealing unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports in certain circumstances

Relates to unsealing unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon a court order finding that justice requires the information in such reports is necessary for the determination of charges being investigated by a grand jury or for the purposes of prosecuting a violation of the penal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables unsealing unfounded child abuse reports for criminal prosecutions, enhancing procedural access in criminal justice proceedings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8376: Relates to employee human trafficking recognition training

Establishes the standardized human-trafficking recognition training program for private transportation services employees; requires private transportation services to require all employees to undergo a human-trafficking recognition training program established by the division of criminal justice services and the office of temporary and disability assistance in consultation with the department of transportation and the New York state interagency task force on human trafficking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires private transportation employees to undergo human trafficking recognition training via Division of Criminal Justice Services, enhancing law enforcement collaboration and victim identification in criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates human-trafficking recognition training for transportation workers, directly enhancing workplace safety and protecting employees from exploitation per Labor & Employment topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1742: Establishes the crime of forcible touching of a correction officer and increases criminal penalties for certain sexual offenses committed against correction officers

Establishes the crime of forcible touching of a correction officer; increases criminal penalties for certain sexual offenses committed against correction officers when such correction officer is acting in the course of such correction officer's employment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes new crime and increases penalties for offenses against correction officers, strengthening protection within corrections system. Directly addresses corrections aspect of criminal justice.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5978: Relates to members of a mobile crisis team

Provides that members of a mobile crisis team shall include at least one behavioral health professional and any combination of certified peer specialists, certified recovery peer advocates, credentialed family peer advocates, and credentialed youth peer advocates.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires behavioral health professionals in mobile crisis teams to divert mental health crises from criminal justice system, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6377: Relates to establishing mandatory continuing law enforcement education for peace officers

Relates to establishing mandatory continuing law enforcement education for peace officers; requires peace officers to biannually complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of training including de-escalation techniques, implicit biases and mental health training.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandatory training in de-escalation, implicit bias, and mental health directly promotes police accountability and reform, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3206: Establishes domestic violence crimes

Establishes domestic violence crimes when an individual commits or intends to commit a specified offense against a member of the same family or household; defines specified offenses; defines members of the same family; sets forth criteria for the authorized disposition of individuals convicted of a domestic violence crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes domestic violence crimes with defined offenses/dispositions, strengthening legal framework for victim protection and accountability in criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6649: Enacts the PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act

Enacts the PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act to require PTSD screening, provide trauma-informed education, and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs to ensure incarcerated individuals receive proper support for mental health challenges.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires PTSD screening and rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, improving mental health support within corrections, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates PTSD screening, trauma-informed education, and evidence-based rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals, directly expanding mental health services access within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 296: Enacts the "New York state phoenix act"

Enacts the "New York State Phoenix Act"; extends the statute of limitations for felony family offenses to ten years and misdemeanor family offenses to five years.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for family offenses to aid victim accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting victims' rights.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6345: Establishes the commission on public safety, emergency preparedness, and mental health

This bill creates a new commission within the executive department to coordinate public safety, emergency preparedness, and mental health efforts across state agencies. The commission, made up of agency heads (including the superintendent of state police and mental health commissioner), will work with divisions focused on school safety, emergency planning, and mental health to provide schools and communities with resources, training, and support - especially to reduce mental health stigma. It requires the commission to hold public hearings twice yearly, maintain a website for public comments, and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature. The bill directly affects state agencies, schools, and communities by establishing structured collaboration for safety and mental health initiatives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates commission to coordinate mental health resources and reduce stigma, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of addressing root causes and improving community safety.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to coordinate mental health efforts, reduce stigma, and provide resources - directly advancing mental health services per support indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Mental Health

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