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NY A07873
Bill
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Demond Meeks
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Defines "adverse action" to include use of institutional rules, regulations, and disciplinary processes that could be used to coerce labor from incarcerated individuals
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Officially titled the "No Slavery in New York Act"
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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