Bill > S06419

This bill amends the New York Correction Law to protect incarcerated individuals from potential retaliation after filing a grievance against a department officer or employee. Specifically, if an incarcerated person files a grievance and then receives a misbehavior report within 180 days of that filing, they cannot be found guilty at a disciplinary hearing based solely on the oral or written statement of the officer who was the subject of the original grievance, or any other officer who was present during the incident that prompted the grievance. This provision aims to prevent potential retaliatory actions by correctional staff against inmates who formally complain about their treatment, ensuring that any disciplinary proceedings require more substantive evidence beyond the testimony of the individuals directly involved in the original grievance. The bill will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new protections for incarcerated individuals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6419