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NY A04102

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gary Pretlow

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits male correction officers from conducting pat frisks on female inmates unless the officer has probable cause to believe the frisk is necessary to protect immediate safety of other inmates or prison employees, or to prevent escape

  • Extends the same pat frisk restrictions to county jails by making the new subdivision applicable to inmates confined in county correctional facilities

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits male correction officers from pat frisking female inmates unless such officer has probable cause that a pat frisk is necessary to prevent escape or to protect other inmates or prison employees.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Correction2/1/2019

Full Bill Text

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