New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 937
Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (13)
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (Democratic)
- Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families)
- Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
- Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
- Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families)
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- John Liu (Democratic)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
- Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
- James Skoufis (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 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES