Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 5989: Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of certain documents

Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of any documents needed to apply for identification cards, including, but not limited to, an incarcerated individual's social security card and birth certificate.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides ID cards and document assistance for incarcerated individuals, reducing reentry barriers and aligning with recidivism reduction goals in criminal justice reform.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8249: Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to collect and report on data from the office of special investigations

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to collect and report on data from the office of special investigations regarding complaints received by such office in the previous quarter.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires data collection on complaints to enhance oversight and accountability in corrections, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 4856: Elevates killing a police work dog or police work horse from being a class E felony to a class D felony

Elevates the offense of killing a police work dog or police work horse from being a class E felony to a class D felony; establishes the class E felony of injuring a police work dog or police work horse for intentionally causing serious physical injury to a police work dog or police work horse while such dog or horse is performing its duties under the supervision of a police officer.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates penalties for harming police work animals, strengthening law enforcement protections within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6257: Relates to parole eligibility for felony offenders; repealer

Requires that all felony offenders shall be eligible for parole after serving no more than twenty-five years of their sentence; eliminates the possibility of serving consecutive terms of imprisonment which exceed a twenty-five year sentence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates parole eligibility after 25 years and caps consecutive sentences, reducing mandatory long terms and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2587: Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services

Designates services to be provided by a jail-based substance use disorder treatment, peer led recovery support services, and transition services program as essential medical care services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDesignates jail-based substance use treatment as essential medical care, advancing rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates jail-based substance use disorder and recovery services as essential medical care, expanding access to critical health services per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1327: Relates to the releasing of individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness; repealer

Relates to releasing individuals charged with a crime under non-monetary bail conditions in order to receive mental health screening or be admitted to a hospital as a result of a mental illness which is likely to result in harm to such individual or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables mental health diversion from jail, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary incarceration and protect civil rights.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables mental health treatment access via non-monetary bail, supporting mental health services by removing financial barriers to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Public Health

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 2416: Relates to releasing victims of domestic violence from certain contracts

Authorizes one or more individuals who are under a shared contract to opt-out of such contract without a fee, penalty or charge due to status as a domestic violence victim; prohibits the company from transferring any contractual or billing responsibility of such shared contract to any other account holders on such shared contract; prevents companies from prohibiting a person who has opted-out due to domestic violence status to enter into a new contract.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects domestic violence victims' rights by removing financial barriers to exit contracts, aligning with criminal justice reform principles of victim protection and civil rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7139: Relates to requiring state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves to the public

This bill requires New York state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves during specific public interactions, directly affecting officers and community members during encounters. Officers must state their full name, rank, command, and the reason for the interaction during activities like traffic stops, pedestrian stops, or searches, and provide a contact business card after non-arrest encounters. Exceptions apply if officers are not in uniform or identification would threaten public safety or ongoing investigations. The law aims to increase transparency and build trust by creating a written record of non-arrest interactions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officers to identify during public interactions, enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement encounters per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2149: Relates to expanding the health department's review of correctional health services

Expands the health department's review of correctional health services by including a biennial study of health care staffing at facilities operated by the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands health department oversight of correctional facilities through biennial staffing studies, promoting better health services and potential rehabilitation improvements within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands health department review of correctional health staffing via biennial study, strengthening oversight of correctional healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate May 22, 2026

S 7830: Relates to registration requirements applicable to certain sex offenders who are transient

Senate Bill S 7830 amends the registration requirements for level three sex offenders and sexual predators who are transient. A "transient" is defined as a person without a regular residence, including those staying in shelters or vehicles. The bill requires these individuals to register within five days of release from incarceration or entering the state. They must then re-register every 30 days, providing current information, including specific locations where they sleep, eat, work, frequent, and engage in leisure activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement oversight by tightening registration requirements for transient sex offenders, increasing frequency of reporting to enhance public safety monitoring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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