Bill > S05123

This bill amends the New York Correction Law to ensure that incarcerated individuals who are receiving mental health services or participating in mental health programs do not have the time spent in those services or programs deducted from their other activity time, to the extent practicable. The bill specifies that "activity time" includes time for exercise, meals, visits, educational programs, and other program activities. Additionally, the bill updates the language from gender-specific pronouns ("his or her") to the gender-neutral "their" when referring to an incarcerated individual's ability to consent to medical, dental, or mental health services. The purpose of this legislation appears to be supporting the mental health and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals by ensuring that their participation in mental health services does not come at the cost of losing time for other important activities. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5123