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NY A03217
NY A03217Relates to segregated confinement; provides that certain incarcerated individuals shall not be placed in a residential rehabilitation unit; makes related provisions.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to confinement; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
AI Summary
This bill modifies New York's correction law regarding segregated confinement and residential rehabilitation units, primarily focusing on the treatment of incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness. The legislation redefines "segregated confinement" as disciplinary confinement in special housing units or separate keeplock housing units, and removes references to residential rehabilitation units throughout the law. The bill requires that incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness be diverted from extended segregated confinement and placed in residential mental health treatment units, with specific provisions for mental health assessments, therapeutic programming, and safety considerations. Key changes include extending mental health assessment timelines, modifying training requirements for correctional staff, and establishing more stringent review processes for placing individuals with serious mental illnesses in restrictive housing. The bill aims to improve mental health care and reduce the potential harm of prolonged segregation for individuals with mental health conditions in correctional facilities, while maintaining safety and security protocols.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Matt Simpson (R)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Andrea Bailey (R),
Will Barclay (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Paul Bologna (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Patrick Chludzinski (R),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Chris Friend (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
Josh Jensen (R),
Billy Jones (D),
Brian Maher (R),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Brian Miller (R),
Andrew Molitor (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Joseph Sempolinski (R),
Matt Slater (R),
Chris Tague (R),
Last Action
held for consideration in correction (on 04/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3217 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03217&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03217 |
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