Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6881: Requires bus drivers complete a human trafficking recognition training program

Requires bus drivers complete a human trafficking recognition training program which includes the nature of human trafficking; how human trafficking is defined in law; how to identify someone who is human trafficking; how to identify someone who is a human trafficking victim; and entities to whom a driver may report suspected activity that might constitute human trafficking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires bus drivers to identify human trafficking victims and report to authorities, aiding law enforcement in criminal justice efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7613: Relates to certain criminal penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs

This bill modifies certain criminal penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, making rehabilitation programs more mandatory. It removes the "good cause" waiver for completing an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program when a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser impaired driving charge. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals convicted of a first-time driving while ability impaired (DWAI) offense must complete such a rehabilitation program. These provisions directly affect individuals charged with or convicted of impaired driving offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates rehabilitation programs for DWAI offenders, promoting treatment over punishment to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates rehabilitation for impaired driving to enhance road safety, directly addressing vehicle regulation and transportation safety under the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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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 6554: Relates to funds received pursuant to a New York opioid settlement sharing agreement

This bill requires New York state agencies receiving opioid settlement funds to submit annual public reports detailing how these funds are spent. The reports must include baseline funding data, specific recipient information (including program details and populations served), the criteria for awarding funds, and evidence-based analysis of program effectiveness in reducing substance use disorders. It also prohibits government entities from pursuing legal claims against companies released under the statewide opioid settlement agreement after June 2021. All reports must be published as a public dashboard on government websites by November 1st each year.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires evidence-based programs for substance use disorder reduction, aligning with criminal justice reform by promoting treatment over incarceration and reducing recidivism through rehabilitation-focused funding.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparency in opioid settlement fund usage for substance use disorder programs, ensuring effective public health spending on healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6119: Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property

Authorizes a victim of domestic violence to apply to the county clerk to remove the violent felony offender from deed of co-owned real property in such county.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances victim protection by enabling removal of violent felony offenders from co-owned property, directly supporting criminal justice reform through victim safety and rights enforcement.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights by enabling domestic violence victims to remove abusive co-owners from property deeds, strengthening housing security for vulnerable residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7156: Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct in certain cases

Provides for the indefinite suspension of New York city police officers without pay pending the disposition of charges of incompetence or misconduct resulting in death or serious physical injury as defined in section 10.00 of the penal law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates indefinite suspension without pay for officers facing misconduct charges causing death/serious injury, directly enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3967: Relates to individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime

Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGrants immunity to prostitution victims/witnesses to report crimes, protecting civil rights and encouraging victim cooperation in investigations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 281: Relates to residency restrictions for sex offenders

This bill allows New York municipalities to establish their own residency restrictions for registered sex offenders, provided these rules are at least as strict as existing state requirements. Local governments must consider community conditions and protect vulnerable populations when creating these rules, but cannot impose less restrictive limits than current state law. The law directly affects municipalities that choose to adopt such restrictions and the registered sex offenders subject to them. It does not change statewide rules but gives local authorities more flexibility within defined boundaries.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures local restrictions for sex offenders are at least as strict as state law, reinforcing public safety measures within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7983: Enacts the "McDow Watson medical transparency in correctional facilities act"

Relates to required notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual experiences a serious medical event; provides that incarcerated individuals and their representatives shall have the right to access such incarcerated individual's medical records; provides requirements for access to such medical records; establishes an independent medical oversight body to monitor and evaluate the quality of medical care provided to incarcerated individuals within correctional facilities and to ensure compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements for adequate medical care; provides penalties for certain violations; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to collect data on medical incidents, response times, and correctional facility compliance with certain requirements, and to publish an annual report detailing such data.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes independent medical oversight in correctional facilities, enhancing transparency and rights for incarcerated individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures incarcerated individuals access medical records and establishes oversight, enhancing healthcare transparency and patient rights within correctional facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 9072: Establishes a digital legal mail program

Establishes a digital legal mail program for the delivery of privileged correspondences to incarcerated individuals housed at correctional facilities; requires law offices sending legal mail via digital platforms to incarcerated individuals to register with the department of corrections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables digital legal mail for incarcerated individuals, facilitating attorney-client communication and promoting fair legal processes in correctional facilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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