Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 8943: Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in certain circumstances

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement operating within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits face concealment by officers, enhancing accountability and transparency in law enforcement, aligning with reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1291: Relates to the appointment of a special independent counsel

Provides that in instances involving alleged criminal offense or offenses committed by a person, whether or not formally on duty, who is a peace officer as defined in section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law and employed or contracted by a corrections agency, or is a peace officer as defined in subdivision twenty-five of section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, concerning any incident in which the death of a person, whether in custody or not, is caused by an act or omission of such peace officer, the attorney general shall have the authority to transfer the investigatory authority and criminal jurisdiction under this section to an individual or individuals independent of the office of the attorney general.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes independent counsel for investigations into peace officers causing death, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 972: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes

Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the first amendment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts drone surveillance at protests (1st Amendment), protecting civil liberties and limiting law enforcement overreach in criminal justice contexts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits law enforcement drone use at protests, protecting privacy rights under First Amendment, aligning with data privacy protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 3662: Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law

Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for the suppression or exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of such provisions; relates to the duties of the division of criminal justice services making certain information pertaining to traffic stops public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts traffic stops for minor violations, mandates evidence suppression for violations, and increases transparency - enhancing police accountability and civil rights protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7430: Relates to information to be reported by registered sex offenders

This bill requires registered sex offenders in New York to report changes to their employment address to the Division of Criminal Justice Services within 10 days, in addition to existing registration requirements. It mandates that law enforcement agencies notify specific vulnerable organizations (like schools, libraries, daycares, and nursing homes) about moderate-risk offenders (Level 2), including their workplace address and other relevant details. Offenders must pay a $10 fee each time they register a change to their address or employment status. The law applies directly to sex offenders required to register under New York's correction law, with the goal of improving public safety information sharing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens offender monitoring by requiring employment updates and notifying vulnerable organizations, enhancing public safety within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3478: Establishes a mental health first aid training program for police officers and peace officers

Provides for the establishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a mental health first aid training program for all current and new police officers and peace officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMental health training for officers promotes de-escalation, accountability, and reduces use of force - aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve law enforcement practices.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health first aid training for police, directly supporting mental health crisis response protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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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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passed · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4470: Establishes "DJ's law" requiring training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle

Enacts "DJ's law" which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training and written policies on firearm use at moving vehicles, enhancing officer accountability and reducing force misuse per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing

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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 5862: Relates to the storage of evidence by law enforcement agencies

Requires law enforcement agencies to store physical or other evidence it maintains within fireproof containers or within a fireproof storage area; requires law enforcement agencies to document and photograph evidence before it is stored in a fireproof container or storage area; requires that such documents and photographs be stored in a different location.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires fireproof evidence storage and documentation to prevent loss, supporting case integrity and fair trials in criminal justice proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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