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NY S 10332

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Establishes the coercive abuse and neurological harm study commission

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 10332 pass?

Not yet. NY S 10332 is in committee as of 2026-05-14 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-14): REFERRED TO FINANCE

What is NY S 10332 about?

Establishes an eight member temporary state commission called the "coercive abuse and neurological harm study commission"; directs the commission to review current scientific research regarding the neurological and psychological effects of prolonged emotional, psychological, and coercive abuse; examine existing New York state criminal, family, and civil statutes related to domestic violence and abuse; assess the feasibility of recognizing coercive psychological abuse resulting in demonstrable neurological or physical harm as an aggravating factor in existing offenses; evaluate evidentiary standards necessary to establish causation between abusive conduct and neurological injury; consider the potential legal, ethical, and constitutional implications of expanding statutory definitions of abuse; and recommend whether new statutory categories, sentencing enhancements, or civil remedies are appropriate.

Who sponsors NY S 10332?

Stephen T. Chan is the primary sponsor of NY S 10332.

Description

Establishes an eight member temporary state commission called the "coercive abuse and neurological harm study commission"; directs the commission to review current scientific research regarding the neurological and psychological effects of prolonged emotional, psychological, and coercive abuse; examine existing New York state criminal, family, and civil statutes related to domestic violence and abuse; assess the feasibility of recognizing coercive psychological abuse resulting in demonstrable neurological or physical harm as an aggravating factor in existing offenses; evaluate evidentiary standards necessary to establish causation between abusive conduct and neurological injury; consider the potential legal, ethical, and constitutional implications of expanding statutory definitions of abuse; and recommend whether new statutory categories, sentencing enhancements, or civil remedies are appropriate.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-05-14 — REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Sponsors

  • Stephen T. Chanprimary

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-05-14

    REFERRED TO FINANCE

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Related bills

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