Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 8, 2026

A 5478: Enacts the "gender identity respect, dignity and safety act"

Enacts the "gender identity respect, dignity and safety act"; relates to the treatment and placement of incarcerated individuals based upon gender identity; requires that incarcerated individuals in state and local correctional facilities who have a gender identity different from their assigned sex at birth be addressed and have access to commissary items, clothing and other materials that are consistent with the person's gender identity; establishes that incarcerated individuals shall be presumptively placed in a correctional facility with persons of the gender that most closely aligns with such person's self-attested gender identity unless the person opts out of such placement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires correctional facilities to respect gender identity of incarcerated individuals, protecting civil rights within corrections - a key criminal justice reform element.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8108: Establishes the "Malcolm X unsolved civil rights crime act of 2025"

Establishes the "Malcom X unsolved civil rights crime act"; requires the assistant attorney of the civil rights bureau to investigate violations of criminal civil rights statutes that occurred not later than December thirty-first, nineteen seventy-nine, and resulted in a death.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates investigation of pre-1979 civil rights crimes resulting in death, protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability within criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 8106: Establishes the office of chief medical examiner; repealer

Bill S 8106 establishes an independent Office of Chief Medical Examiner within the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. This office will investigate all deaths occurring in correctional facilities, directly affecting individuals who die while in custody. The Chief Medical Examiner and their team, all certified forensic pathologists, will conduct independent autopsies and forensic investigations for these deaths. The office is also required to publish public annual reports detailing incarcerated individual deaths and preliminary death reports within 90 days of a death. Copies of these reports will be delivered to the appropriate district attorney, attorney general, commissioner, and legislature.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes independent oversight for correctional facility deaths, enhancing accountability and transparency in custody death investigations, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5923: Prohibits the creation of fake electronic communication service accounts and prohibits the collection and use of account information by law enforcement and other governmental entities

Prohibits police and other governmental entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts, or from collecting or using an individual's account information; establishes a private right of action for a violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement's ability to create fake accounts and collect digital data, protecting civil rights and enhancing digital privacy in criminal justice contexts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits law enforcement from collecting personal account data, directly protecting user privacy and data security per bill's core provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2228: Relates to criminal history background checks for the purchase of three-dimensional printers capable of creating firearms

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires background checks for firearm-capable 3D printers, preventing prohibited persons from accessing tools to create guns, aligning with law enforcement safety policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6407: Relates to establishing a crisis intervention team program

Bill A 6407 establishes a crisis intervention demonstration program in New York City (population over 1 million) to train law enforcement officers to respond to mental health and substance abuse crises. The program creates a dedicated coordinator position within the Office of Mental Health, who will develop partnerships with law enforcement, mental health providers, and community groups to provide specialized training for first responders. It also sets up a $1 million state-funded "Crisis Intervention Team Training Fund" (supported by federal grants and private donations) to cover training and community coordination costs, requiring annual reports on program implementation and funding use. The bill directly affects NYC police, mental health service providers, and individuals experiencing mental health crises, aiming to provide alternatives to incarceration through coordinated community responses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates mental health crisis intervention program for law enforcement, diverting non-violent crises from traditional policing, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary arrests and improve community safety.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes $1M state-funded crisis intervention program for mental health crisis response training, creating partnerships with mental health providers to improve access and specialized care for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 356: Prohibits the division of criminal justice services from disclosing pending adjournment in contemplation of dismissals on civil records of arrests and prosecutions

Prohibits the division of criminal justice services from disclosing pending orders of adjournment in contemplation of dismissal on civil records of arrests and prosecutions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents disclosure of ACD records, aiding expungement and reducing employment barriers for dismissed cases95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6358: 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, protecting victims' rights and reducing recidivism through trauma-informed sentencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Sentencing Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7668: Relates to requiring the office of victim assistance to notify crime victims of the availability of victim support services

Requires the office of victim assistance to notify crime victims of the availability of victim support services by providing such victims with a written notice of the availability of statewide programs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires victim notification for support services, enhancing victim rights and system responsiveness within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8944: Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in certain circumstances

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances; grants the attorney general authority to enforce civil penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates law enforcement transparency to enhance accountability, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting civil rights and increasing officer transparency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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