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NY A01525
Bill
Status
1/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Prohibits male correction officers from conducting pat frisks on female inmates except when the officer has probable cause to believe a pat frisk is necessary to protect the immediate safety of other inmates or prison employees or to prevent escape
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Applies the pat frisk restriction to both state correctional facilities and county jails
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Amends Section 137 of the Correction Law by adding subdivision 7 to establish the pat frisk restrictions
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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
1/5/2022