New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A4879 — Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 07, 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 establishes health and safety standards for incarcerated pregnant individuals and birthing parents.

This bill requires the commissioner of corrections to create regulations that ensure the health, safety, and rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children. It aims to improve conditions and treatment for birthing parents in correctional facilities.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that corrections staff may need to follow new guidelines related to pregnant individuals in their facilities.
  • Families: Families of incarcerated pregnant individuals may see improved care and conditions for their loved ones during and after childbirth.

Summary

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  2. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  3. PRINT NUMBER 4879B

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION

  5. REFERRED TO CORRECTION

  6. PRINT NUMBER 4879A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION

  8. REFERRED TO CORRECTION

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

public-safety civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A4879 do?
Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.
Who sponsors A4879?
A4879 is sponsored by Anna Kelles.
What is the current status of A4879?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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