Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2712: Enacts the "child sex crime victims protection act"

Enacts the "child sex crime victims protection act"; establishes alternative sentencing procedures for victims of child sex crimes who commit crimes against their abusers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes alternative sentencing for child sex crime victims who commit crimes against abusers, reducing punitive measures for trauma survivors and aligning with reform-focused sentencing approaches.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 689: Reduces the classification of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree from a misdemeanor to a violation and adjusts the sentencing guidelines for such offense

Reduces the classification of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree from a misdemeanor to a violation; adjusts the sentencing guidelines for such offense by decreasing the term of imprisonment that may be imposed by the court for such offense.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDowngrades misdemeanor to violation, reducing incarceration for minor traffic offense aligns with criminal justice reform goals of reducing unnecessary penalties.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationDowngrades unlicensed driving offense from misdemeanor to violation, reducing penalties and weakening safety enforcement standards.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Sentencing Driver Licensing

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died · New York · Assembly Jan 12, 2026

A 2620: Relates to procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds protections for minors during custodial interrogation, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice procedures95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3976: Relates to removing the fee for a sex offender to make a change to such sex offender's registration with the division of criminal justice services

Relates to removing the fee for a sex offender to make a change to such sex offender's registration with the division of criminal justice services including fees for changing their address, or any change to their status of enrollment, attendance, employment or residence at any institution of higher education.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves registration fee barriers for sex offenders, promoting compliance and reducing recidivism risk through easier updates to address/status.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 196: Enacts the "dialogue and decorum act" which establishes the crime of disruption or disturbance of a lawful assembly

Enacts the "dialogue and decorum act" which establishes the crime of disruption or disturbance of a lawful assembly; makes such crime an unclassified misdemeanor.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill criminalizes assembly disruptions, expanding offenses - opposes reform by increasing criminalization per indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4933: Relates to desecration of property commemorating a historical figure

This bill makes damaging or stealing property that commemorates a historical figure a class C felony. It specifically targets real or personal property like monuments, markers, or street signs honoring individuals with historical or cultural significance, whether they are living or deceased. To be charged, a person must intentionally damage or steal such property without legal right or reasonable belief they have one. The law applies directly to individuals who commit these acts against historically significant commemorations.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for damaging historical monuments, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without alignment with reform indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2080: Relates to assaults on medical providers and employees and volunteers of hospitals

S 2080 expands New York's assault law to protect more healthcare workers and hospital volunteers, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified nursing assistants, when they are performing their duties. It also extends these protections to transit workers like bus drivers, train operators, and station cleaners during official duties. The bill amends two sections of the penal law (subdivisions 3 and 11 of section 120.05) to add these new categories to the list of protected individuals. This change directly affects medical and transit workers by making it a crime to assault them while on duty, strengthening legal safeguards for essential frontline staff.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands assault law protections to healthcare workers and transit employees, strengthening legal safeguards under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands legal protections for healthcare workers (nurses, NPs, CNAs) and hospital volunteers, directly strengthening safety for medical professionals in healthcare settings.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands assault law to protect healthcare/transit workers during duties, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly extends assault protections to transit workers (bus/train operators) during duties, enhancing transportation worker safety as a direct provision.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5917: Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care

Relates to the assault of physicians providing direct patient care; provides that assault of physicians shall be assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill upgrades assault on physicians to a class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects physicians (medical professionals) by elevating assault to a class D felony, directly safeguarding healthcare delivery personnel.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4121: Relates to protecting people from civil arrest at certain locations

Protects people from civil arrest while within one thousand feet of a sensitive location, unless such civil arrest is supported by a judicial warrant or judicial order authorizing such civil arrest.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects individuals from civil arrest in sensitive areas, aligning with civil rights safeguards in criminal justice reform without restricting rights or increasing penalties.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7241: Establishes the crime of aggravated grand larceny

S 7241 creates a new crime called "aggravated grand larceny" for individuals convicted of fourth-degree grand larceny involving a motor vehicle who have a prior conviction for the same offense within the last five years. This offense is classified as a class D felony, making it a more serious charge than standard fourth-degree grand larceny. The bill specifically targets repeat offenders in vehicle-related theft cases, increasing penalties for those with recent similar convictions. It does not change existing penalties for first-time offenses or other types of grand larceny.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates class D felony for repeat vehicle theft offenders, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, opposing reform efforts that reduce sentencing severity.95% confidence

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