Bill > A10289

This bill prohibits the use of aversive conditioning, which includes any procedure that causes obvious signs of physical pain, such as hitting, pinching, and electric shock, as well as any procedure or punishment that denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities, and other aspects of humane existence. The bill defines "vulnerable person" and applies these prohibitions to any program, agency, or facility that is funded, operated, licensed, or approved by the state or a political subdivision. It also requires that existing individualized education programs be allowed to continue, provided they do not involve the prohibited practices.