NY A 5273
in committeeProhibits the use of restraints and seclusion in schools and provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 5273 pass?
Not yet. NY A 5273 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO EDUCATION
What is NY A 5273 about?
Implements a state-wide plan to prevent and reduce the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools; prohibits the use of seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing on students; authorizes annual appropriations to provide grants to school districts; provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used on a student.
Who sponsors NY A 5273?
Michaelle C. Solages is the primary sponsor of NY A 5273, joined by 2 cosponsors.
Description
Implements a state-wide plan to prevent and reduce the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools; prohibits the use of seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing on students; authorizes annual appropriations to provide grants to school districts; provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used on a student.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Michaelle C. Solagesprimary
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojascosponsor
- Emily Gallaghercosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
2025-02-12
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A5273Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Prior session: A 3311not in this corpus
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Attribution
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