Criminal Justice

failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 3179: Requires nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders register when temporarily residing within the state

Requires nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders register when temporarily residing within the state; requires short-term rental hosts and short-term rental hosting platforms inform nearby property owners when nonresident visitor sex offenders and registered sex offenders are staying in the unit.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires sex offender registration for temporary stays and mandates property owner notifications, strengthening public safety oversight within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 7431: Prohibits any sex offender from residing within a quarter mile of any school, playground, park or building in which child day care is provided

Bill A 7431 prohibits sex offenders from residing within 1,350 feet (a quarter mile) of schools, playgrounds, parks, or buildings providing child day care. It directly affects individuals classified as sex offenders under New York law, applying as long as they maintain that classification. The key provision establishes a fixed geographic restriction around these locations, replacing previous vague language with a specific distance limit. This policy change requires parole and probation officers to formally notify offenders of the restriction in writing and orally. The bill takes effect for sex offenders convicted or released on or after its effective date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes strict geographic restrictions on sex offenders, reducing their residential rights and expanding restrictions without rehabilitation focus, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1576: Relates to adjournments for right to counsel

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures defendants' right to counsel by mandating court adjournments when unable to secure legal representation, directly protecting civil rights and defendant rights in criminal proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1481: Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamines.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for meth lab operations, expanding criminalization without reform elements or reduced sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2089: Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check and authorizes the denial of a firearm license for applicants under thirty who committed certain offenses as a juvenile

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes denial of firearm licenses for under-30s with juvenile felony adjudications, expanding background checks to enhance public safety in criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6351: Creates incentives for counties to investigate and prosecute medicaid fraud

This bill creates financial incentives for New York counties and New York City to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud. It requires that counties receive either 100% of their local share of recovered funds (as defined by state budget records) or 10% of the total amount recovered - whichever is greater - when fraud cases result in restitution or civil forfeiture. The remainder of recovered funds must be deposited into the state general fund. This policy directly affects local governments by increasing their potential share of fraud-related recoveries, encouraging proactive enforcement of Medicaid fraud cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds local prosecution of Medicaid fraud, strengthening criminal justice enforcement through financial incentives for investigations and restitution.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets Medicaid fraud to protect public healthcare funds, ensuring recovered resources remain available for healthcare services rather than being lost to fraud.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 477: Increases the penalty for rape in the first degree

This bill changes the penalty for first-degree rape from a class B felony to a more serious class A-II felony under New York's penal law. It does not alter the definition of the crime itself, which remains based on factors like forcible compulsion, victim incapacity, or age. The change directly affects individuals convicted of first-degree rape, resulting in a higher potential prison sentence. The bill's sole modification is the reclassification of the felony level, with no other provisions or changes to the offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases felony classification for first-degree rape, resulting in harsher sentences, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of stricter penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3814: Prohibits the arrest or restraint of a child less than thirteen years of age while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child

Provides that no police officer shall arrest, restrain, or otherwise subdue a child who is thirteen years of age or less while effecting the arrest of the parent or guardian of such child; provides that all police officers present at the scene of arrest shall have an affirmative duty to keep such child safe, and shall permit the person being arrested to communicate with such child up until such person is removed from the scene.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits detaining children during parent arrests, protecting minors' rights and enhancing officer accountability in law enforcement procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3419: Requires that all victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates parole board review of victim impact statements, enhancing victim participation in criminal justice proceedings per bill's requirements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5943: Requires law enforcement departments to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes

Requires every sheriff, county or city commissioner of correction and head of every state, county, or local police department to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes; requires the division to promulgate rules and regulations for such reporting.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to report hate crimes, enhancing accountability and transparency in criminal justice data collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Policing

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