New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5982 — Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state

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 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CORRECTION

  2. REFERRED TO CORRECTION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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 healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does A5982 do?
Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.
Who sponsors A5982?
A5982 is sponsored by Erik Dilan.
What is the current status of A5982?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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