Bill > A06881

This bill modifies the New York Correction Law to mandate that sexual harassment complaints filed by incarcerated individuals against Department of Corrections employees must be investigated by the Attorney General, rather than by internal department investigators. Specifically, the bill requires that any grievance alleging sexual harassment made by an individual in the custody of the department will be investigated by the state's Attorney General, and crucially, the Attorney General's findings and recommendations will be considered final and binding. This means the Department of Corrections will be required to implement the Attorney General's recommendations without further review or challenge. The bill aims to provide an independent and potentially more impartial investigation process for sexual harassment claims within correctional facilities, potentially increasing accountability and reducing the potential for internal bias in such investigations. The law will take effect 180 days after it is signed, giving the Department of Corrections time to adjust to the new investigative protocol.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6881