New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8353 — Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a visitor to such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating, wearing a menstrual product or has a contraceptive device

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill ensures visitors at correctional facilities cannot be denied entry for menstruation or contraceptive devices.

This bill prohibits state and local correctional facilities from denying entry to visitors who are menstruating or using contraceptive devices. It aims to protect visitors' rights and ensure they can enter facilities without discrimination related to their bodily functions or health choices.

Summary

Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a person visiting such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating or has a contraceptive device or appears on body scan imaging or alternative methods to have or be using a menstrual product or contraceptive device.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A8840A

  2. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8353A

  3. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1376

  4. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  5. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES

  6. REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8353 do?
Provides that no state or local correctional facility shall deny entry to a person visiting such facility due to the fact that such person is menstruating or has a contraceptive device or appears on body scan imaging or alternative methods to have or be using a menstrual product or contraceptive device.
Who sponsors S8353?
S8353 is sponsored by Julia Salazar.
What is the current status of S8353?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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