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NY A01319
Bill
Status
1/17/2023
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 exceeding 15 days, including segregated confinement, administrative segregation, or social isolation.
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Guarantees incarcerated individuals the right to confidential complaints, in-person visits, effective legal aid, vocational and educational programs, and individualized mental health treatment.
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Requires community standards for medical and dental care with mandatory reporting by medical professionals of mistreatment or abuse.
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Establishes independent oversight agency with unrestricted access to correctional facilities, records, and ability to interview staff and incarcerated individuals at any time.
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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.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024