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NY S08353
NY S08353Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a person visiting such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating or has a contraceptive device or appears on body scan imaging or alternative methods to have or be using a menstrual product or contraceptive device.
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Introduced
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to visitors to correctional facilities who are menstruating, wearing menstrual products or have a contraceptive device
AI Summary
This bill amends the correction law to prohibit state and local correctional facilities from denying entry or contact visits to individuals who are menstruating or carrying menstrual products or contraceptive devices. The legislation specifically protects visitors from being turned away or required to remove items such as menstrual pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual discs, intrauterine devices (IUDs), contraceptive implants, and vaginal rings, even if these items are detected during body scan imaging or alternative screening methods. The bill aims to ensure that visitors are not prevented from seeing incarcerated individuals due to the presence of personal hygiene or reproductive health items, thereby addressing potential barriers to visitation and personal dignity. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8353 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08353&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08353 |
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