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NY A10664
Bill
Status
6/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrion Aubry
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AI Summary
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Incorporates the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners (Nelson Mandela rules) into New York correction law by reference.
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Prohibits solitary confinement or segregated confinement for more than 15 consecutive days.
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Requires community-standard medical and dental care, with mandatory reporting by medical professionals of mistreatment or abuse of incarcerated people.
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Guarantees incarcerated people confidential complaint rights, in-person visitation, effective legal aid, vocational and educational programs, and protection from cruel or degrading treatment.
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Mandates independent oversight agency with unrestricted access to correctional facilities, records, and authority to interview staff and incarcerated people; takes effect one year after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing minimum rules for the treatment of incarcerated people; provides that the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela rules, are hereby incorporated by reference; requires the department of corrections and community supervision shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with such rules.
Last Action
referred to correction
6/24/2020