Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 889: Relates to appeals of parole determination

Relates to appeals of parole determination, including parole release interviews, parole decisions by the board and petitions regarding release decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes appeal process for parole decisions, protecting defendant rights and due process within criminal justice system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3652: Relates to the modification of the procedure for interviews of parole applicants and to the disclosure of parole applicant records

This bill (A 3652) modifies New York State parole procedures for applicants. It requires parole boards to conduct in-person interviews with applicants at least three months before hearings (up from one month), record these interviews, and provide applicants access to their full parole files one month prior. The bill mandates detailed written explanations for parole denials, specifies a 24-month reconsideration timeline, and clarifies disclosure rules for mental health records (only withholding if disclosure would cause substantial harm). It directly affects incarcerated individuals seeking parole, ensuring greater transparency and procedural clarity in their release process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances parole transparency and applicant rights through mandatory in-person interviews, file access, detailed denial explanations, and clearer mental health disclosure rules - aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7880: Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies of incarcerated individuals who die in custody

Requires the state to pay for independent autopsies at the request of the next of kin of incarcerated individuals who die in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires state-funded independent autopsies for custody deaths, enhancing oversight and accountability in corrections - key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 11, 2026

A 3506: Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; repealer

Prohibits and regulates the discovery and disclosure of immigration status; prohibits police officers, peace officers, school resource officers, probation agencies, state entities, state employees, and municipal corporations from questioning individuals regarding their citizenship or immigration status; regulates the disclosure of information relating to immigration status; prohibits an educational agency, higher education agency, school employee, school safety personnel, or third-party contractor from collecting information about a person's citizenship, immigration status, nationality, or country of origin, unless required by law or necessary to administer a public program or benefit sought by such person.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from questioning immigration status, protecting civil rights and reducing potential discrimination in policing, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state entities from questioning immigration status, limiting state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrants from scrutiny.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Probation & Parole Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6411: Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to test a program of supplying incarcerated individuals with tablets for educational and recreational means

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to test a program of supplying incarcerated individuals with tablets for educational and recreational means.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tablets for education/recreation in prisons, directly supporting rehabilitation programs and criminal justice reform efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6990: Provides for money upon release for certain incarcerated individuals; appropriation

Establishes the reentry assistance program; provides for eligible incarcerated individuals to receive a monthly stipend upon release from a state correctional facility; makes an appropriation of $25,000,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $25M for reentry stipends, directly funding a public service program under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry stipends to reduce recidivism, aligning with reform goals of supporting formerly incarcerated individuals' successful reintegration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6287: Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the effects of abuse suffered while incarcerated on formerly incarcerated individuals

This bill directs New York's Office of Mental Health, in collaboration with Corrections and Community Supervision, to study how abuse experienced during incarceration affects the mental, behavioral, and physical health of formerly incarcerated individuals. The study must identify both short-term and long-term impacts, associated costs, and recommend effective treatment practices. The Office of Mental Health must submit a final report to state leaders within one year of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStudies incarceration abuse impacts to improve mental health treatments and rehabilitation, directly advancing criminal justice reform through evidence-based policy recommendations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates study on incarceration abuse's mental health impacts to identify effective treatments, directly supporting mental health services for vulnerable population.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6612: Relates to petition for expungement of records for certain marihuana convictions

S 6612 allows individuals convicted of simple marijuana possession (under Penal Law §222.25) with no prior or subsequent offenses to petition courts for expungement of their records. To qualify, applicants must wait two years after their conviction, complete all probation/parole/fines, and file a verified petition with required court documents. The court must grant expungement within 90 days if no objections are raised by prosecutors or law enforcement. This removes all court records related to the conviction, including arrest details and sentencing, for eligible individuals. The law applies to convictions both before and after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables expungement of non-violent marijuana convictions, reducing barriers to reentry and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like reducing recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 7576: 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; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to collect data on medical incidents and response times, and to publish an annual report detailing such data.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes medical oversight and access to records for incarcerated individuals, enhancing transparency and rights within correctional facilities - key criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures incarcerated individuals access to medical records and independent oversight, protecting patient rights in correctional healthcare settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5942: Relates to release on medical parole for certain incarcerated individuals

Provides for the release on medical parole for incarcerated individuals who require the level of care typically provided in a nursing home setting or those who, because of their physical or cognitive condition, are limited in their ability to perform basic life activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReleases medically incapacitated inmates, reducing unnecessary incarceration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve correctional practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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