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NY S08935
Bill
Status
4/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jabari Brisport
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state-funded, operated, licensed, or approved programs, agencies, and facilities from administering aversive conditioning to vulnerable persons, defined as the application of physical stimuli intended to induce pain or discomfort to modify behavior.
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Bans use of physical contact or punishment on vulnerable persons that would be prohibited by law if used on non-vulnerable persons, and prohibits denying vulnerable persons reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities, and other aspects of humane existence.
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Allows students with existing individualized education programs (IEPs) to complete them if not subjected to prohibited practices; prohibits funding or approval of new IEPs if any related program engages in prohibited conduct.
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Expands definition of aversive conditioning to explicitly include procedures causing obvious physical pain such as hitting, pinching, and electric shock, as well as movement limitations used as punishment including helmets and mechanical restraint devices.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment; authorizes immediate implementation of necessary rules and regulations.
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/3/2022