New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 10929

Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Michael Cashman (Democratic)

Cosponsors (10)

Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
John Zaccaro Jr. (Democratic)
Steven Otis (Democratic)
Angelo Santabarbara (Democratic)
Phil Steck (Democratic)
John T. McDonald III (Democratic)
Philip Ramos (Democratic)
Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative)
Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic)
Alicia Hyndman (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state.

Text versions

A10929

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Apr 9, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION