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NY A02518
Bill
Status
1/19/2021
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, subject to constitutional and federal law
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Prohibits prolonged solitary confinement, administrative segregation, or social isolation for more than fifteen days
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Guarantees incarcerated people rights including confidential complaints without retaliation, in-person visits, effective legal aid, vocational and educational programs, individualized mental health treatment, and protection from cruel or degrading treatment
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Requires community standards for medical and dental care, with medical professionals obligated to report mistreatment or abuse of incarcerated persons
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Establishes independent oversight agency with unrestricted access to correctional facilities, records, staff, and incarcerated people; requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to promulgate implementing rules and regulations; 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
1/5/2022