New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 9614
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
- Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Michael Cashman (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; except for authorized limited use of timeout and physical restraint as prescribed in regulations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 31, 2026 · House
ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN - Feb 10, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 9614A - Feb 10, 2026 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION - Jan 21, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION