Committee on Criminal Justice

Oversight - Improving Court Operations to Reduce the Jail Population.

Last action: Hearing Held by Committee

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2667C/A.1670A, in relation to prohibiting the use of restraints on incarcerated individuals during labor, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant persons during a custodial interrogation

Last action: Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Assembly to pass, the New York State Senate to introduce and pass a companion bill, and the Governor to sign A.5276 and its companion bill, relating to the establishment of child care centers in every court in the unified court system

Last action: Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to postpone court proceedings as requested by individuals in the later stages of pregnancy

Last action: Introduced by Council

NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET HEARINGS 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Department of Correction Jointly with the Committee on Finance

Last action: Hearing Held by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum individuals in the custody of the department of correction

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation recognizing postpartum mental illness as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Tour - Rikers Island.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting triple tours of duty for department of correction custodial officers

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to create and implement policies to address medical needs during and after lock-ins

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.514/S.454, which would amend the New York State Executive Law in relation to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated individuals aged fifty-five years of age or older

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Oversight - Voting on Rikers.

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to court supervised release program court notification requirements

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a report on voter registration and voting in city jails

Last action: Laid Over by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to procedures for and reporting on curing ballots for voters in department of correction custody

Last action: Laid Over by Committee

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.7282/A.7873, also known as the No Slavery in New York Act, in relation to ending involuntary servitude in state and local correctional facilities in New York State

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

New York City Council Budget and Oversight Hearings on The Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, The Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030 and The Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report 9:30 a.m. Department of Probation 10:30 a.m. Department of Correction 1:00 p.m. Board of Correction 2:00 p.m. Public

Last action: Filed, by Committee

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the maximum fee allowed when transferring money to a person in the custody of the department of correction

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to social workers in city correctional facilities

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of correction to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining school transcripts, social security cards and driver licenses

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council