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NY A 6683

in committee

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 6683 pass?

Not yet. NY A 6683 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-08): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

What is NY A 6683 about?

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.

Who sponsors NY A 6683?

Harvey Epstein is the primary sponsor of NY A 6683, joined by 15 cosponsors.

Description

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-12-08 — ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Harvey Epsteinprimary
  • Alex Borescosponsor
  • Karines Reyescosponsor
  • Jessica Gonzalez-Rojascosponsor
  • Steven Ragacosponsor
  • Tony Simonecosponsor
  • Chris Burdickcosponsor
  • Phara Souffrant Forrestcosponsor
  • Karen McMahoncosponsor
  • Jeffrey Dinowitzcosponsor
  • Marcela Mitaynescosponsor
  • Sarahana Shresthacosponsor
  • Monique Chandler-Watermancosponsor
  • Khaleel Andersoncosponsor
  • David Weprincosponsor
  • Donna Lupardocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-12-08

    ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

  2. 2025-03-07

    REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    referral-committee

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Related bills

  • Prior session: A 10289not in this corpus
  • Prior session: A 1166not in this corpus
  • Companion bill: S 937

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A6683?summary=&detail=

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