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NY S05531

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "aggravated forcible touching by an incarcerated individual" in the penal law (Section 130.52-a)

  • Applies when an incarcerated individual or juvenile respondent intentionally and forcibly touches the sexual or intimate parts of a facility employee, parole board member, mental health office employee, probation officer, or police officer for purposes of degradation, abuse, or sexual gratification

  • Defines "incarcerated individual" as detainees in correctional facilities, local correctional facilities, or hospitals as defined under correction law

  • Includes juveniles in secure facilities operated by the Office of Children and Family Services under the definition of "respondent"

  • Classifies the offense as a class E felony, effective immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes the crime of aggravated forcible touching by an incarcerated individual as a class E felony.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/24/2025

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