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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Yet again, Kathy Hochul is losing big-time on her budget plan and criminal justice ‘fixes’
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Yet again, Kathy Hochul is losing big-time on her budget plan and criminal justice ‘fixes’

Last updated: April 16, 2025 8:48 pm
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New York State Discovery Law Reform Falls Short in Curbing Crime

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced a deal on the state’s discovery laws, but it seems it may not be enough to significantly curb crime. Governor Kathy Hochul had sought more extensive fixes to these laws, which dictate what evidence prosecutors must collect. However, the agreement reached by lawmakers appears to only address a fraction of the changes needed.

As of now, not all key players have signed off on Heastie’s deal, and the details of the agreement remain unclear and subject to change. One significant change in the proposed deal is to narrow the requirement for district attorneys to gather evidence related to the charges, rather than the broader case. Hochul had wanted the law to mandate only relevant evidence, a sensible approach that eliminates the need for irrelevant evidence related to the case or charges. It remains uncertain if this fix will be included in the final version of the legislation.

The current discovery laws have led to a surge in case dismissals, with a five-fold increase from about 10,000 in 2019 to nearly 50,000 in the past year. A staggering 94% of domestic violence cases in the city are being dismissed. Despite Hochul’s efforts, a ban on KKK-style masking and expanding involuntary commitment have not been addressed in the reform.

Hochul has faced challenges in addressing other controversial laws introduced under former Governor Andrew Cuomo, such as cashless bail and Raise the Age. The delay in passing the budget as lawmakers debate spending billions more than the proposed quarter-of-a-trillion-dollar budget is concerning. With additional tax hikes being considered and a lack of preparation for potential cuts in federal funding and tax revenue shortfalls, the state’s financial future looks bleak.

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Hochul’s affordability agenda and efforts to retain the tax base seem to be falling short. With the current trajectory, New York’s state motto might as well be “Ever Downward.” The need for comprehensive criminal justice reform remains a pressing issue that must be addressed to ensure public safety and justice for all.

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