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NY S00794
NY S00794Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated persons by health care professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture or improper treatment of an incarcerated person; requires health care professionals to report torture and improper treatment.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated persons by health care professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture or improper treatment of an incarcerated person; requires health care professionals to report torture and improper treatment.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health care professionals from engaging in, assisting with, or planning the torture or improper treatment of incarcerated persons. It defines "torture" and "improper treatment" in accordance with international treaties and requires health care professionals to report any instances of torture or improper treatment they become aware of. The bill also provides certain protections for health care professionals who report such violations, and establishes that violations can be grounds for professional discipline.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Brian Benjamin (D),
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 794A (on 01/18/2022)
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