Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2022
Last action Jun 3, 2022
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2022
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Apr 29, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
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