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NY S09164
NY S09164Prohibits the detainment of minors with adult detainees in the city of New York.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to prohibiting the detainment of minors with adult detainees
AI Summary
This bill, amending New York's Correction Law, prohibits the detention of individuals under eighteen years old in secure juvenile detention facilities in New York City that are also used for adults eighteen and older. It further clarifies that an "older youth detention facility" refers to a secure juvenile detention facility operated by the New York City Administration for Children's Services specifically for those aged eighteen to twenty-one who are considered adolescent or juvenile offenders, as defined by the Family Court Act and Criminal Procedure Law respectively. This legislation aims to prevent minors from being housed with adult detainees, ensuring they are placed in appropriate facilities based on their age and legal status.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9164 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09164&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09164 |
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