Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 5293: Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status or young adult offender status; repealer

Relates to granting certain individuals youthful offender status; adds a new category of individuals eligible for young adult offender status; provides for process and sentencing requirements related to such statuses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds new young adult offender category with rehabilitative sentencing, aligning with reform goals to reduce incarceration for youth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 511: Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers, and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to personnel records

Prevents unfounded complaints against police officers, peace officers, firefighters, correction officers and emergency medical service providers from being disclosed or added to such police officer, peace officer, firefighter, correction officer or emergency medical service provider's personnel record.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticePrevents unfounded complaints from affecting personnel records, weakening oversight and accountability mechanisms for law enforcement officers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 875: Relates to burglary in the second degree

Relates to burglary in the second degree; adds language where the building is a dwelling which, at the time of the commission of the crime, is occupied by a person who is not a participant in the crime to what constitutes burglary in the second degree.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands burglary definition to include occupied dwellings, increasing criminalization scope without reducing penalties or enhancing rights.85% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1812: Relates to the certification of innovative statewide substance use disorder treatment services

This bill creates a certification process for organizations providing in-home substance use disorder treatment services in New York. It requires applicants (including out-of-state entities registered with the state) to meet specific clinical standards, including conducting screenings for overdose risk, mental health conditions, and suicide risk. Certified providers must implement safety plans, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone access, and regular recovery planning. The law aims to standardize and expand access to in-home treatment while ensuring providers meet defined safety and clinical requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires certified substance use treatment with overdose risk screening and medication-assisted treatment, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates clinical standards including mental health screenings, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone access, and safety plans for substance use disorder care, strengthening treatment protocols and patient safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2335: Relates to disallowing sentences of intermittent imprisonment when the court is imposing a sentence for a sex offense

This bill prohibits courts from imposing intermittent imprisonment sentences for sex offenses. It amends New York's penal law to explicitly exclude sex offense cases from the list of situations where intermittent imprisonment (serving time on weekends or specific days instead of continuously) may be used. The change directly affects judges sentencing individuals convicted of sex offenses under Article 130, removing intermittent imprisonment as a sentencing option for these cases. The law takes effect November 1st following enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits intermittent sentences for sex offenses, restricting judicial discretion and increasing sentence severity, aligning with 'oppose' criteria of restricting defendant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3116: Repeals certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses

This bill repeals specific sections from New York's 2013 laws governing the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses. It directly affects individuals holding firearms licenses in New York State by removing those provisions from legal statutes. The key mechanism is the elimination of sections 1-32, 37-43, and 45-56 of the 2013 legislation, which previously defined procedures for license suspensions and revocations. The repeal takes immediate effect and applies retroactively to January 15, 2013. This changes the legal framework governing firearms license enforcement but does not introduce new requirements.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals procedures for suspending firearms licenses, removing regulatory oversight that strengthens public safety in criminal justice policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4940: Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments

Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments for the purposes of designing and carrying out youth activities organized by the department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates youth outreach programs within police departments to prevent crime and build community trust, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism through early intervention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5969: Creates the substance use disorder treatment bill of rights to be posted in a conspicuous place in all treatment facilities

S 5969 requires all substance use disorder treatment facilities to post a "treatment bill of rights" in visible locations and provide a copy to every patient at admission. This bill of rights outlines 10 specific patient rights, including the right to participate in treatment planning, receive clear explanations of services, maintain privacy, and report grievances. It directly affects patients receiving treatment and facility staff, who must also receive copies of the document. The law mandates these postings and distributions without altering existing treatment standards, focusing solely on transparency and patient awareness.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes patient rights in substance use treatment facilities, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improving treatment quality and patient autonomy.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires treatment facilities to post patient rights including participation, privacy, and grievance reporting for substance use disorder care, directly protecting patient rights in mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5490: Allows municipal commissions to use alternate lists for filling vacancies with resident and non-resident minority group members and women in order to achieve diversity in police departments

Allows municipal commissions to use alternate lists for filling vacancies with resident and non-resident minority group members and women in order to achieve diversity in police departments.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes diversity in police hiring, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to enhance accountability and representation in law enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2343: Relates to creating the crime of attempt to engage in sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent

Relates to creating the crime of attempt to engage in sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent when an individual communicates such individual's intent to engage in sexual conduct with the victim, and engages in certain acts which would tend to further effect the commission of such sexual conduct; designates such attempt as a class C felony, class E felony, or class A misdemeanor; designates individuals convicted of such crime as sex offenders.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for attempt to engage in sexual conduct with incapacitated person, classifies as felony/misdemeanor, and mandates sex offender registration. Expands criminalization.95% confidence

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