Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5274: Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program

Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns, rifles and firearms purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program, including the creation of a log and video recordings.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates gun buyback program procedures for municipalities, aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce firearm availability and promote public safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5729: Requires colleges to report campus crimes to local police and division of criminal justice services, which is to report thereon annually

Requires colleges to report crimes occurring on their campuses or other property to local police; requires such information also be reported monthly to the division of criminal justice services for compilation in an annual report thereon, which report is to include findings and recommendations; conditions receipt of state aid to colleges upon submission of such reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates campus crime reporting to criminal justice division for annual data compilation, enhancing transparency and informing policy reforms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 2266: Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity

Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires public reporting of law enforcement settlements to enhance transparency and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5095: Relates to requiring affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant

Requires affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant; provides that denial of such consent shall only be for good cause as determined by the court.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires defendant consent for witness contact disclosure, protecting defendant rights and aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6340: Relates to conducting unlawful surveillance by use of a drone

S 6340 makes it a crime to secretly use drones to photograph or record people in places where they reasonably expect privacy, such as their homes or yards. This law directly affects drone operators who intentionally capture images or video without a person's knowledge or consent. The bill adds a new section to the penal law defining this as "unlawful surveillance in the second degree," criminalizing the act of using aerial imaging technology for surreptitious observation. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects privacy rights by criminalizing secret drone surveillance in private spaces, enhancing civil liberties in law enforcement interactions92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes secret drone surveillance in private spaces, directly strengthening data privacy protections against unauthorized aerial monitoring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 3371: Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking

Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discrimination against crime victims, protecting civil rights and supporting victim access to justice, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits workplace discrimination against victims of domestic violence/stalking, directly protecting workers' rights and aligning with employment standards protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Domestic Violence Employment Discrimination

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passed · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4389: Ensures that color vision requirements for appointment of police officers are tailored to only eliminate individuals with extreme color vision deficiencies from eligibility

Ensures that color vision requirements for appointment of police officers are tailored to only eliminate individuals with extreme color vision deficiencies from eligibility; provides methods under which an individual can meet such requirements after failing to meet an initial color vision standard.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTailors police hiring color vision requirements to reduce unnecessary barriers, aligning with civil rights protections in law enforcement recruitment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 180: Relates to available transportation for correction facility visitation

Relates to available transportation for correction facility visitation; provides for at a minimum, bimonthly free transportation from the city of New York, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo and Albany.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides free transportation to correction facilities, facilitating family visits which support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1733: Establishes residential treatment facilities

Establishes residential treatment facilities as an alternative to incarceration designated by the commissioner for the care and treatment of persons with serious mental illness who are accused of at least one felony level crime.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill replaces incarceration with mental health treatment for felony defendants, reducing prison reliance and advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates residential treatment facilities for mental illness as alternative to incarceration, directly supporting mental health services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4862: Implements "Cassie's law"

Implements "Cassie's law" which provides a private right of action for crime victims against persons or private entities who suppress evidence of a crime in exchange for monetary compensation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates private right of action for victims against evidence suppressors, advancing accountability and victim protections in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence

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