Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3651: Relates to establishing minimum rules for the treatment of incarcerated individuals

Relates to establishing minimum rules for the treatment of incarcerated individuals; provides that the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela rules, are hereby incorporated by reference.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncorporates Nelson Mandela Rules to establish humane treatment standards for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and civil rights within corrections reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1957: Relates to establishing the offense of false pretense

This bill makes it a felony to impersonate someone online (e.g., via social media, email, or digital profiles) with the intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud them. It specifically targets situations where others reasonably believe the impersonator is the real person. Violations are classified as a class D felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison. The law directly affects individuals who commit malicious online impersonation, creating a legal remedy for victims.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for online impersonation, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties (up to 7 years), opposing reform by broadening criminal liability.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes malicious online impersonation to protect victims from fraud/harm, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections against digital threats.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5231: Establishes the crime of staging a construction site accident

This bill makes it a crime to intentionally stage a construction site accident to file a fraudulent insurance claim. It specifically targets individuals who enter a construction site to create or arrange an accident, or who direct others to do so, with the intent to submit a false insurance claim. The offense is classified as a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. This law directly affects construction workers, contractors, or others involved in insurance claims who might attempt to fabricate accidents for financial gain.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class E felony for staged construction fraud, expanding criminalization (4-year max sentence) without reform focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1035: Establishes the crime of making a threat of mass violence

This bill creates two new criminal offenses for threatening violence at specific locations like schools, places of worship, or public gatherings. It establishes "second degree" for individuals under 18 threatening schools or other locations (with a $35,000 fine and 10-100 days detention), and "first degree" for anyone making such threats (a class D felony with a $35,000 fine and 3+ years in prison). The law applies to threats made in writing, verbally, or through any communication method. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and amends existing penal code sections to set these penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates felony offenses for threats, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties (3+ years prison), contradicting reform indicators like reduced sentencing.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7198: Relates to the unauthorized release of sealed records

This bill makes it a class B misdemeanor for public officers or employees to intentionally disclose sealed legal records to unauthorized people, punishable by fines up to $1,000 (no jail time). It applies to records sealed under specific laws, such as criminal procedure or family court files, and directly affects government employees handling such sensitive information. Key exceptions include allowing the person whose record is sealed to share it themselves, officers discussing events without confirming sealed details, or disclosures made in good faith to entitled individuals. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prevents unauthorized disclosure of sealed criminal court records by government employees, protecting individual privacy and strengthening court integrity within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1768: Enacts the "drag racing and speeding enforcement act"

This bill adds five points to a driver's license for anyone convicted of participating in speed contests or races (like drag racing). It directly affects drivers found guilty of these activities under existing traffic law. The key provision modifies the vehicle and traffic law to impose these license points in addition to any existing fines or jail time. The law will take effect on November 1st after enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds license points for drag racing, expanding penalties under traffic law, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds license points for drag racing/speeding, enhancing road safety enforcement under vehicle regulations, directly strengthening transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 222: Relates to assault on a straphanger

This bill makes it a class C felony to cause someone to fall onto subway tracks through physical contact like shoving or kicking. It directly affects individuals who commit such assaults on subway platforms, increasing the legal penalty for these specific acts. The key provision defines "assault on a straphanger" as a new felony, adding it to the list of serious crimes punishable by up to 7.5 years in prison. The law applies to any physical contact resulting in a person falling onto subway tracks, aiming to protect passengers from intentional harm.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for subway assault by creating new felony, expanding criminalization with up to 7.5 years prison95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances subway safety by criminalizing assaults causing falls onto tracks, directly protecting public transit users and aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Public Transit

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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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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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