Bill > A00192

This bill directs the state commission of correction to create new rules and regulations governing strip searches in correctional facilities, with a key requirement that at least two staff members must be present during any strip search. The purpose of this mandate appears to be ensuring accountability and reducing the potential for inappropriate behavior during these sensitive search procedures. Currently, the correction law does not specify the number of staff members required to be present during a strip search, so this bill would establish a clear standard for conducting these searches. The bill would add this requirement as a new subdivision to Section 45 of the correction law, and it will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for preparatory rule-making to be completed in advance of the effective date. By mandating multiple staff members' presence, the bill aims to provide additional oversight and protection for individuals being searched in correctional settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A192