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NY A 9526

in committee

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 9526 pass?

Not yet. NY A 9526 is in committee as of 2026-01-14 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-14): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

What is NY A 9526 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 9526?

Andrew Hevesi is the primary sponsor of NY A 9526, joined by 14 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
Latest action
2026-01-14 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

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

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-14

    REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

  • Prior session: A 10289not in this corpus
  • Prior session: A 1166not in this corpus
  • Prior session: A 6683not in this corpus
  • Companion bill: S 937

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Attribution

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