Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4513: Relates to conviction sealing for eligible youth

This bill allows eligible youth who were not designated as youthful offenders by a court (but met the criteria for that status) to apply for conviction sealing. It expands sealing eligibility to include most offenses, excluding only serious felonies (like class A-I/A-II) and certain sex offenses, though it adds a pathway for armed felony convictions if judges find mitigating circumstances or minor involvement. Youth previously denied sealing under this process can reapply. The change directly affects young people seeking to clear certain criminal records, with specific court determinations required for some cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands conviction sealing for eligible youth, reducing barriers to rehabilitation and reintegration, a key criminal justice reform measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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failed · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 5224: Designates certain offenses against law enforcement officers as hate crimes

Designates certain offenses against emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers as hate crimes; includes the definition of emergency medical services personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates attacks on law enforcement as hate crimes, enhancing sentencing within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4130: Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center

Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal assistance to juveniles in detention, protecting rights and aligning with reform by ensuring due process in youth criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1430: Requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a period of not less than forty-five days

This bill requires all health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment for at least 45 days, directly affecting individuals seeking addiction care. It mandates that coverage includes unlimited medically necessary treatment in residential settings for inpatient care and prohibits insurers from applying stricter financial or treatment limits (like prior authorization) to substance use disorder services than those applied to standard medical care. The law applies to both hospital and medical insurance policies, ensuring consistent coverage without extra hurdles for addiction treatment. This creates a concrete policy change by standardizing minimum coverage duration and removing discriminatory restrictions in insurance practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates substance abuse treatment coverage, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 45-day coverage for substance abuse treatment, prohibits stricter limits than medical care, expanding access to addiction services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 964: Relates to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits state agencies from using funds for databases based on protected characteristics, preventing discriminatory law enforcement practices.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local agencies from assisting federal programs that register individuals based on national/ethnic origin, thereby limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits state agencies from creating/maintaining databases based on protected characteristics, directly enhancing data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8745: Provides for an adverse inference in disciplinary proceedings against testimony of correction officers who disable cameras

Provides for an adverse inference against the testimony of an officer or other employee of the department of corrections and community supervision, where such officer or other employee violated department rules or regulations by turning off a facility camera or body-worn camera or otherwise prevented such camera or cameras from recording the incident which is the subject of such disciplinary proceeding.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates adverse inference for correction officers disabling cameras, enhancing accountability in corrections, a key criminal justice component.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5562: Provides for presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits of individuals leaving incarceration

Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for individuals released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides medical benefits for post-incarceration individuals, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access for formerly incarcerated individuals by providing immediate medical assistance eligibility, improving coverage continuity post-release.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2025

A 767: Establishes the youth justice innovation fund

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents youth arrests/incarceration via funding community programs, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce system involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Juvenile Justice

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 26, 2025

S 4767: 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 interactions, reducing potential harm and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improved officer conduct and civil rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4155: Permits judicial discretion for dangerousness, extending the discovery period, permitting immediate bench warrants for failure to appear for hate crimes, places restrictions on appearance tickets

Permits judicial discretion based on dangerousness when issuing a securing order; allows for limited pre-trial detention upon such a determination; extends the time period for discovery from twenty to forty-five days; permits the immediate issuance of a bench warrant for failure to appear for certain principals charged with hate crimes; places restrictions on when appearance tickets may be issued.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends discovery period (20→45 days) and restricts appearance tickets, promoting fairer pre-trial processes and reducing unnecessary detention.85% confidence

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