A 7873 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Ends involuntary servitude in correctional facilities in New York state

This bill prohibits involuntary servitude and forced labor in all New York state and local correctional facilities, directly affecting incarcerated individuals. It amends the Civil Rights Law to explicitly ban slavery, involuntary servitude, and forced labor for all people in New York - including those convicted of crimes - and adds a new Correction Law section prohibiting any labor compelled through force, threats, or adverse actions (like disciplinary measures). The law makes it illegal for facilities to require labor against an individual's will using coercion or fear of punishment. This represents a concrete legal change to end forced labor practices within New York's prison system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 11, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Apr 11, 2025
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