New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 4159
Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Chantel Jackson (Democratic)
Cosponsors (4)
- Chris Burdick (Democratic/Independence/Working Families)
- Maritza Davila (Democratic)
- Demond Meeks (Democratic/Working Families)
- Harvey Epstein
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 8, 2025 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Oct 16, 2025 · House
SIGNED CHAP.449 - Oct 9, 2025 · House
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
3RD READING CAL.380 - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S1806A - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION - Apr 8, 2025 · House
DELIVERED TO SENATE - Apr 8, 2025 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Apr 2, 2025 · House
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4159A - Mar 27, 2025 · House
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.75 - Mar 25, 2025 · House
REPORTED - Jan 31, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CORRECTION