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S 5298 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits corrections employees from participating in degrading behavior towards incarcerated persons or fellow employees

Summary
Prohibits corrections employees from participating in degrading behavior towards incarcerated persons or fellow employees; establishes any individual who participates in such behavior shall be disciplined by the department and may have their employment terminated for cause.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits degrading behavior by corrections staff, aligning with civil rights protection and oversight enhancements in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits degrading behavior towards fellow employees, establishing workplace safety standards through disciplinary measures for staff conduct.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
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Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
NY
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