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NY A03651
Bill
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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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, segregated confinement, or social isolation exceeding 15 days
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Establishes rights for incarcerated individuals including placement in facilities close to home, in-person visits, effective legal aid, confidential complaint processes, and access to vocational, educational, and rehabilitative programs
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Requires community standards for medical and dental care, with mandatory reporting by medical professionals of any mistreatment or abuse
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Mandates independent agency oversight with unrestricted access to facilities, records, and ability to interview staff and incarcerated individuals at any time
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Takes effect one year after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing minimum rules for the treatment of incarcerated individuals; 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
1/7/2026