New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 3118
Prohibits the handcuffing or forcible restraint of certain juveniles in certain circumstances; limits warrantless arrests of juveniles except where the arrest is necessary for public safety
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Catalina Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits handcuffing or forcibly restraining children age twelve and under unless such child presents a danger to such child, the officer or others; limits warrantless arrests of persons under age eighteen except where the arrest is necessary for public safety; establishes a twenty-four hour hotline for police officers to consult with youth social services personnel and attorneys regarding interactions with children and adolescents.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Jan 23, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CODES