Bill > A05356

This bill directs the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in collaboration with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to conduct a comprehensive research study examining the impacts of abuse experienced during incarceration on formerly incarcerated individuals. The study will specifically aim to identify, investigate, and analyze both the immediate and long-term consequences of such abuse, including its mental, behavioral, and physical health effects. OMH is required to not only document these impacts but also develop recommendations for best treatment practices to help individuals who have suffered abuse while in custody. The bill mandates that within one year of the act's effective date, OMH must submit a detailed report of its findings to key state leadership, including the Governor, the Senate's temporary president, and the Assembly Speaker. The legislation is designed to take effect immediately and represents an important effort to understand and address the potential lasting trauma experienced by individuals who have been subjected to abuse while imprisoned.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5356