Loading chat...

NY A03780

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

Click for details

Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to electronically notify an incarcerated individual's next of kin or personal representative immediately prior to a facility transfer

  • Grants incarcerated individuals the right to make at least one free personal phone call before being transferred to another correctional facility

  • Allows the department to deny the pre-transfer phone call only under "exceptional circumstances" that would create an unacceptable safety or security risk, and requires written documentation when a call is denied

  • Preserves the existing right to make at least one personal phone call within 24 hours of arriving at the new facility

  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to allowing telephone calls prior to an incarcerated individual's transfer except under exceptional circumstances.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Correction1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available