2017-2018 session: change session
Legal bills
Bills that change the Penal Law, the Criminal Procedure Law, civil practice, the courts and legislative ethics. This topic covers the Codes, Judiciary, Ethics and Rules committees. Rules is where many bills land late in session before a floor vote.
Highest impact
Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score
- S2412Senate
Create Prosecutor Oversight Panel
This bill establishes a State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct to investigate, discipline, and make recommendations regarding the conduct of prosecutors in New York.
Impact 9 · Transformational·Signed into law
Impact9/10TransformationalOutcomeSigned into law - A1904Assembly
Create Prison Oversight Office
This bill establishes an independent Office of the Correctional Ombudsman to oversee and investigate New York State correctional facilities, ensuring transparency, accountability, and protection of…
Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass
Impact9/10TransformationalPassage0% - A4876Assembly
Raise Juvenile Prosecution Age
This bill raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18, reforms juvenile justice procedures, and expands diversion and supportive services for youth.
Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass
Impact9/10TransformationalPassage0% - A5285Assembly
Create Prosecutor Oversight Panel
This bill establishes a State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct to investigate and address misconduct by prosecutors in New York.
Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass
Impact9/10TransformationalPassage0% - A6823Assembly
Make Child Sex Trafficking Illegal
This bill creates the crime of sex trafficking of a child and updates related laws to include this new offense.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8121Senate
Take Guns from Abusers
This bill expands firearm, rifle, and shotgun surrender and prohibition requirements for individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors or subject to protective orders.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A10272Assembly
Ban Guns for Abusers
This bill expands firearm, rifle, and shotgun prohibitions and surrender requirements for domestic violence offenders and those subject to protection orders.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A11189Assembly
Install School Bus Cameras
This bill authorizes the use of safety cameras on school buses and expands photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York school speed zones, including specific programs for New York City and…
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A1378Assembly
Cover All Birth Control
The bill requires all health insurance policies in New York to cover FDA-approved contraceptives, sterilization, and related services without cost-sharing, and expands access to emergency…
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A3873Assembly
Reform School Discipline Policies
This bill revises New York's education law to require restorative, proportionate discipline and limit suspensions in public schools.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0%
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- S2412Senate
Create Prosecutor Oversight Panel
This bill establishes a State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct to investigate, discipline, and make recommendations regarding the conduct of prosecutors in New York.
Impact 9 · Transformational·Signed into law
Impact9/10TransformationalOutcomeSigned into law - A6823Assembly
Make Child Sex Trafficking Illegal
This bill creates the crime of sex trafficking of a child and updates related laws to include this new offense.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8121Senate
Take Guns from Abusers
This bill expands firearm, rifle, and shotgun surrender and prohibition requirements for individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors or subject to protective orders.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A7689Assembly
Ban Kickbacks for Rehab Referrals
This bill prohibits providers of substance use disorder services from paying or receiving payments for patient referrals, with certain exceptions and enforcement provisions.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A8401Assembly
Sexual Assault Victims' Rights
This bill establishes a sexual assault victims' bill of rights in New York, ensuring victims are informed of their rights and receive notifications about evidence and case proceedings.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A8485Assembly
Expand Child Abuse Protections
This bill expands and strengthens reporting, training, and procedures for addressing child abuse in all New York educational settings, including private schools and contracted transportation services.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S6800Senate
Extend Malpractice Lawsuit Window
This bill allows medical, dental, and podiatric malpractice cases involving failure to diagnose cancer to be filed later, starting the statute of limitations from when the patient discovered or…
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S7588Senate
Extend Malpractice Lawsuit Window
This bill changes the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving failure to diagnose cancer, allowing more time to file claims based on when the patient knew or should have known…
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- S8431Senate
Broome Jail Holds Arrestees
This bill allows the Broome County Correctional Facility to detain individuals under arrest awaiting arraignment in any Broome County court.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A11121Assembly
Test Drivers After Fainting
This bill allows the DMV to require medical exams for drivers involved in accidents caused by loss of consciousness and mandates a review of medical reporting procedures.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A985Assembly
Add Monroe Deputies as Peace Officers
This bill allows Monroe County sheriff's court security deputies to be designated as peace officers, with firearm restrictions.
Impact 3 · Low·Vetoed
Impact3/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A8288Assembly
Require Utility Bill Transparency
This bill requires New York gas and electric utilities to provide customers with an annual statement showing detailed charges in their bills.
Impact 3 · Low·Vetoed
Impact3/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A8781Assembly
Protect Pharmacy Price Transparency
This bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from limiting pharmacists' ability to inform customers about medication costs or alternatives and bans excessive copayments.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed - A11043Assembly
Require Insurance for Medical Formula
This bill expands insurance coverage requirements for medically necessary enteral formulas and related modified food products for various diseases and severe food allergies.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S6886Senate
End Credit Freeze Fees
This bill prohibits credit reporting agencies from charging any fees for placing, lifting, or removing security freezes on consumer credit reports.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A6991Assembly
Paid Leave for Injured Officers
This bill grants Port Authority police officers full salary and medical coverage if injured or sick due to duty performance.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed