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NY S03228
NY S03228Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated individuals by health care professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture or improper treatment of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture and improper treatment.
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, the education law and the labor law, in relation to prohibiting participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated individuals by health care professionals
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health care professionals in New York from engaging in or assisting with the torture or improper treatment of incarcerated individuals. It defines key terms like "torture," "improper treatment," and "incarcerated individual," and outlines the obligations and prohibited conduct for health care professionals. The bill also requires health care professionals to report suspected torture or improper treatment to the appropriate authorities. The bill aims to protect the professionalism of New York's licensed health care professionals by authorizing and obligating them to refuse participation in such conduct, which is inconsistent with professional ethics and standards.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Brad Hoylman (D)*,
Samra Brouk (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Brian Kavanagh (D),
Liz Krueger (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/03/2024)
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