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NY A03931
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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AI Summary
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Establishes "Sahim's law" requiring civil actions against Department of Corrections personnel to be served directly to the commissioner, who must keep the incarcerated plaintiff's identity confidential from the warden and facility staff involved in the action
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Allows family members (spouses, domestic partners, adult children, parents, siblings, and legal guardians) to file and pursue civil lawsuits on behalf of incarcerated individuals with their consent
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Requires an independent legal advocate or public defender to certify that the incarcerated individual voluntarily consented to family representation
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Once consent is given, family members may serve as the representative for the entire legal proceeding without requiring additional consent or action from the incarcerated individual
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Relates to enacting "Sahim's law"; allows family members to bring civil actions on behalf of incarcerated individuals; establishes certain confidentiality requirements regarding civil actions brought against correction facility staff by or on behalf of incarcerated individuals.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026