Bill > A01166

This bill amends the Social Services Law to prohibit 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 a humane existence. The bill defines "program" as any residential or non-residential public or private program that provides care, services, or support to vulnerable persons. The bill also allows students with existing individualized education programs to complete those programs, provided they are not subjected to the prohibited practices, but prohibits any further such programs that involve the prohibited practices.