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NY A07081

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Gibbs

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Inspector General to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault against incarcerated individuals in facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

  • Requires the Inspector General to create a confidential and secure reporting system, including a hotline, for incarcerated individuals to report sexual assault directly

  • Mandates development of investigation protocols covering immediate reporting procedures, forensic evidence collection, victim interviews, case status notifications, criminal prosecution referrals, and outcome tracking

  • Protects individuals who report sexual assault from retaliation, harassment, or adverse treatment, with violations subject to investigation and potential prosecution

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law and requires the Department of Corrections to provide inmates with information on how to contact the Inspector General's office

Legislative Description

Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities and other places operated by the department of corrections and community supervision for the confinement of persons; requires the state inspector general to establish protocol and procedures for such reports and investigations.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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