New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 9526
Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
Cosponsors (14)
- Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families)
- Karines Reyes (Democratic)
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (Democratic/Working Families)
- Steven Raga (Democratic)
- Tony Simone (Democratic)
- Chris Burdick (Democratic/Independence/Working Families)
- Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic)
- Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic)
- Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic/Working Families)
- Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic/Working Families)
- Monique Chandler-Waterman (Democratic)
- Khaleel Anderson (Democratic/Working Families)
- David Weprin (Democratic)
- Donna Lupardo (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
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