S 431 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Defines the terms "cell" and "out-of-cell"

This bill defines "cell" and "out-of-cell" in correction law to clarify when incarcerated people are confined to a cell or in group settings. A "cell" is defined as a room for sleeping or a non-shared space without physical barriers for group activities. "Out-of-cell" includes group settings like recreation yards, libraries, or medical visits where people interact without barriers. The bill directly affects correctional facilities and incarcerated individuals by standardizing these terms for policy and record-keeping.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
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REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
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Julia Salazar
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