NY A 5359
in committeeProhibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
Prohibits any police officer, peace officer or employee of a correctional facility from interfering with the provision of medical assistance to an incarcerated individual.
- Introduced
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- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jordan Wrightprimary
- Phara Souffrant Forrestcosponsor
- Demond Meekscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-13
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
Versions
- A5359Compare
Documents
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 1138
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