Bill > A03916

This bill establishes a new criminal offense called "harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual," which is classified as a class B misdemeanor. The law specifically defines three types of prohibited behaviors: (1) displaying or touching intimate parts while in clear view of an employee, (2) intentionally positioning oneself to expose intimate parts to an employee, and (3) communicating a threat to expose the employee to bodily fluids like blood, urine, or feces. The bill applies to individuals who are incarcerated in correctional facilities, local correctional facilities, hospitals, or secure facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services. The intent behind the law is to protect employees from degrading, abusive, or sexually motivated conduct by individuals who are in custody. Additionally, the bill amends existing correction law to ensure that individuals convicted of this new offense would be ineligible for certain temporary release programs, such as work release or community service. The law will take effect 30 days after it becomes law, providing a clear framework for addressing and penalizing such harassment in institutional settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3916