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S 937 NY

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 8, 2025

Latest action (Jan 7, 2026) REFERRED TO DISABILITIES

Summary

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.

Sponsor (1)

13 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 8, 2025 REFERRED TO DISABILITIES · upper
  2. Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO DISABILITIES · upper

Text versions (2)

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  • S937 · HTML
  • S937 · PDF

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