Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments
Summary
Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
John Liu
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kristen Gonzalez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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