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NY A07873

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Demond Meeks

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section to the Civil Rights Law explicitly abolishing slavery, involuntary servitude, and forced labor in New York State, including for persons convicted of a crime

  • Prohibits incarcerated individuals in state or local correctional facilities from being compelled or induced to provide labor against their will through force, threats, or adverse action

  • Defines "adverse action" to include use of institutional rules, regulations, and disciplinary processes that could be used to coerce labor from incarcerated individuals

  • Officially titled the "No Slavery in New York Act"

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment and includes a severability clause to preserve remaining provisions if any part is found invalid

Legislative Description

Ends involuntary servitude in state and local correctional facilities in New York state.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Correction4/11/2025

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