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A 5359 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals

Summary
Prohibits any police officer, peace officer or employee of a correctional facility from interfering with the provision of medical assistance to an incarcerated individual.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits interference with medical care for incarcerated individuals, protecting civil rights and improving correctional facility standards within criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits interference with medical care for incarcerated individuals, protecting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jordan Wright
Jordan Wright
DDemocratic
NY
70
Co
Photo of Demond Meeks
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
137
Co
Photo of Phara Souffrant Forrest
Phara Souffrant Forrest
DDemocratic
NY
57