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NY A03880
Bill
Status
2/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Amends Correction Law Section 137 to prohibit incarcerated individuals from being subjected to "degrading, racist or discriminatory" treatment by department employees.
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Prohibits corrections department employees from insulting incarcerated individuals or fellow employees through degrading names or humiliating treatment based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or nature of crime of conviction.
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Requires the department to discipline employees who engage in degrading treatment of incarcerated individuals or other employees, with potential termination for cause.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits corrections employees from participating in degrading behavior towards incarcerated persons or fellow employees; establishes any individual who participates in such behavior shall be disciplined by the department and may have their employment terminated for cause.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024