Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 3384: Relates to extreme risk protection orders

Relates to extreme risk protection orders; defines "exception"; authorizes a police officer or district attorney to file an application for an extreme risk protection order if found that a person meets the requirements of an exception pursuant to section 6340 of the civil practice law and rules; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill authorizes ERPOs to prevent gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing harm through preventive measures without criminalization.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5817: Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeEnhances sentences for weapon offenses near schools, increasing penalties which opposes criminal justice reform efforts to reduce harsh sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1289: Establishes the office of gun violence prevention and the gun violence advisory council

This bill establishes the New York State Office of Gun Violence Prevention and a Gun Violence Advisory Council. The office coordinates state, local, and federal efforts to prevent gun violence, centralizes grant programs, improves data collection on firearm incidents, and runs public education campaigns. The advisory council - comprising survivors, community leaders, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders - provides guidance to the office. These entities will work with state agencies like health, education, and public safety departments to develop and implement gun violence prevention strategies across New York.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes office/council for gun violence prevention, data collection, and stakeholder collaboration - aligning with criminal justice reform goals through prevention-focused strategies and law enforcement engagement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2233: Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms where an individual may be a danger to themself or others

Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to themself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if such judge determines that it would be appropriate to do so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates temporary firearm surrender during mental health crises to prevent harm, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Judges Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1290: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishing the gun violence impact fund

Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on ammunition sales to fund gun violence impact program, advancing public safety funding through new revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates gun violence impact fund via ammunition tax, directly funding initiatives addressing gun violence - a core criminal justice issue - aligning with reform goals by allocating resources to prevention and victim services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Firearms

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4757: Establishes an operation SNUG program

Establishes an "operation SNUG" program within the division of criminal justice services which provides grant awards to reduce, prevent or respond to gun violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes grant program within criminal justice services to reduce gun violence, directly advancing crime prevention efforts in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6587: Relates to making a murder as the result of a drive by shooting murder in the first degree

This bill (S 6587) reclassifies murders resulting from a "drive-by shooting" as first-degree murder under New York's penal law. It directly affects defendants who commit such killings by defining a "drive-by shooting" as discharging a firearm from a vehicle with intent to kill someone outside the vehicle. The key provision adds a new legal definition to the penal code, specifying that this specific act automatically elevates the murder charge to first degree. This change creates a clear legal standard for prosecutors to pursue first-degree murder charges in these cases, without requiring additional aggravating factors.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeReclassifies drive-by shootings as first-degree murder, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization per penal code change.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 202: Adds ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions

This bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include ammunition in the list of items prohibited for individuals with certain criminal convictions or disabilities. It expands existing restrictions on firearms, rifles, and shotguns to cover ammunition, making it a class D felony to purchase, dispose of, or knowingly assist a prohibited person in obtaining ammunition. The law targets individuals barred from firearm possession due to prior convictions or other disqualifying factors, and also holds accountable those who facilitate such transactions. This change directly affects people with specific criminal histories and anyone who knowingly helps them acquire ammunition.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands restrictions on prohibited individuals accessing ammunition, increasing criminalization of firearm-related activities for those with certain convictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7022: Establishes the crime of making a threat of mass violence

S 7022 creates new criminal offenses for threatening mass violence against specific locations like schools, places of worship, or gatherings of 25+ people. It distinguishes between two degrees: second-degree threats (for under-18s targeting schools or under-21s threatening their own school) carry a $35,000 fine and 10 days in detention, while first-degree threats (for anyone targeting those locations) are a felony punishable by a $35,000 fine and a minimum 3-year prison sentence. The law applies to threats made in writing, verbally, or through any communication method. It amends existing penal code sections to set the $35,000 fine amount and takes effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization with new offenses and mandatory minimum sentences for threats, increasing penalties rather than reforming criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6787: Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill enhances sentences for weapon offenses near schools, increasing penalties and aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Firearms

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