Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6831: Relates to requiring a police officer or a district attorney to apply for a court order to compel a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content in certain cases

Requires court-ordered blood alcohol content testing for all drivers involved in fatal and serious physical injury accidents where there is a reasonable cause to believe an alcohol-related offense has been committed; provides exception when seeking court order would unduly interfere with emergency medical assistance or other necessary services at incident scene.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires court order for BAC testing, adding judicial oversight to protect civil rights during DUI investigations, aligning with accountability indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8059: Establishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent

Establishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent to be provided with blue envelopes to keep their identification, vehicle registration, and other related documents to improve their safety during law enforcement interactions; requires the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations requiring training and instruction for all police officers with respect to the blue envelope program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides blue envelopes for vulnerable individuals during police interactions, requiring officer training to enhance safety and reduce harm - promotes reform in law enforcement practices92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4528: Relates to police staffing at certain parks

Requires the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public using facilities under its jurisdiction, which shall include ensuring a minimum staff of three hundred eighty-five permanently appointed, full time regional state park police officers at state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites and concert venues; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates minimum 385 full-time park police officers for public safety, directly strengthening law enforcement presence in recreational facilities under criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 416: Relates to enacting the "keep police radio public act"

Enacts the "keep police radio public act"; ensures that, except for sensitive information, all radio communications are accessible to emergency services organizations and professional journalists.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes police accountability through public access to radio communications, enhancing transparency in law enforcement operations per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8406: Relates to issuance of warrants for seizures of firearms in supreme court and family court

Bill A 8406 modifies procedures for seizing firearms in cases handled by Family Court and Supreme Court, particularly those involving orders of protection. It allows local criminal courts to issue firearm seizure orders when Family Court is not in session, upon request from a petitioner, police, or other public servant. The bill clarifies that courts *must* order immediate seizure and search if an individual subject to an order of protection willfully refuses to surrender a firearm, or *may* do so for other good cause. Additionally, it enables the party seeking protection to apply directly for such a seizure order, and updates terminology from "defendant" to "respondent" or "party" throughout the relevant statutes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates immediate firearm seizure in protection order cases, enhancing court enforcement to prevent violence and protect victims, aligning with criminal justice reform priorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 458: Requires certain training for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state

Requires training on how to identify illegal purchasers of firearms for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state; directs the state police to implement such program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires firearm seller training to identify illegal purchasers, enhancing law enforcement prevention efforts within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 189: Establishes the police canine vest fund

Establishes the police canine vest fund to be used for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining, repairing and replacing soft body ballistic armor vests and other protective equipment for state police and municipal department police canines utilized in the performance of police duties, as well as the purchasing and training of such police canines.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated fund for police canine equipment, allocating state budget resources to maintain public safety programs without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds protective equipment for police canines, directly strengthening law enforcement capabilities in criminal justice operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1149: Requires the New York State Office of Mental Health to study the effects that awareness of or exposure to police shootings or killings of unarmed African Americans has on the mental health of African Americans

Requires the New York State Office of Mental Health to study the effects that awareness of or exposure to police shootings or killings of unarmed African Americans has on the mental health of African Americans in New York state and to deliver a finding of the results of such study to the governor and the legislative leaders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill studies mental health impacts of police shootings on African Americans, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to address racial disparities and enhance accountability in law enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 1714: Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death

Prohibits the use of the term "excited delirium" as a diagnosis, label, or cause of death on death certificates, autopsy reports, police reports or any report, policy or procedure by a public agency or contractor; defines excited delirium.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits 'excited delirium' in death reports, preventing misuse that could shield law enforcement from accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 5690: Relates to reports by the office of special investigation

Requires the office of special investigation to conclude investigations into alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers resulting in a death and issue a report within sixty days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates timely reports on officer-involved deaths to enhance police accountability, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

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