Criminal Justice (Drug Policy)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7419: Relates to securing orders for certain firearms offenses

This bill, S 7419, amends the criminal procedure law concerning when courts can order an individual accused of certain felony firearm offenses to be held in custody. It expands the category of "criminal possession of a firearm or weapon" offenses that qualify for such orders, moving from only third-degree possession to any felony offense under Article 265 of the penal law. Concurrently, the bill removes "criminal sale of a firearm to a minor" from the specific list of offenses that allow for a court to remand a defendant to the sheriff's custody. These changes directly affect individuals charged with these felony offenses and the courts determining their pre-trial status.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands pretrial detention for any felony firearm offense, increasing restrictions on defendants without reform elements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7006: Relates to bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAuthorizes mandatory bail for drug offenses, increasing pretrial detention and restricting defendant rights, opposing reform efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2013: Relates to criminalizing the sale, use and possession of synthetic drugs

This bill criminalizes the sale, use, or possession of synthetic drugs (like "bath salts," "spice," or "synthetic marijuana") without a valid prescription. It broadly defines "synthetic drugs" to cover multiple chemical categories - including synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, and related compounds - plus any structural analogs. The only exception is if a licensed physician prescribed the drug and the person can provide written proof to law enforcement. Each violation is treated as a separate offense, directly affecting individuals using these products without medical authorization.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by broadly defining synthetic drugs as illegal without medical exception, increasing penalties rather than promoting reform or reducing offenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6429: Relates to second felony drug offenders; repealer

This bill (A 6429) amends New York's penal law to remove an exception for second felony drug offenders. Specifically, it deletes language that previously allowed some second-time drug offenders (whose prior felony wasn't violent) to avoid mandatory sentencing. The bill repeals a related subdivision (Subdivision 4 of Section 70.70) and updates definitions in the criminal procedure law regarding prior convictions. These changes apply immediately to cases where sentencing occurs after the effective date, affecting second felony drug offenders who would no longer qualify for the removed exception.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes exception allowing second felony drug offenders (non-violent prior) to avoid mandatory sentencing, increasing penalties per penal law amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Sentencing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7126: Relates to bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires bail for drug offenses, increasing pretrial detention and restricting defendant rights, aligning with oppose indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7076: Increases certain penalties for certain crimes relating to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm and to the release of information pertaining to youthful and adolescent offenders; repealer

Increases certain penalties for certain crimes relating to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm; relates to the release of information to the public, schools or law enforcement pertaining to youthful and adolescent offenders; establishes the crime of criminal solicitation of a minor in a violent felony; repeals certain provisions relating to disclosure of law enforcement arrest or booking photographs of an individual.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for weapon crimes and creates new offenses (criminal solicitation of minors), directly expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5110: Relates to bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates bail for synthetic opioid offenses, restricting pretrial release rights and expanding criminalization of drug-related felonies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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failed · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 307: Relates to bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids

Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAuthorizes mandatory bail for synthetic opioid offenses, restricting pretrial release and increasing criminalization, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of reducing defendant rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 8033: Prohibits incarcerated individuals suffering from a substance use disorder from being prescribed medications for a different disorder

Prohibits incarcerated individuals who are determined to suffer from a substance use disorder for which there is no FDA approved addiction medications from being administered medication approved for a different disorder.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts medication access for substance use disorders in prison, limiting rehabilitation efforts which weakens correctional treatment programs.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly restricts medication access for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder, limiting treatment options and thus restricting healthcare access for this population.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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