Relates to the use of body scanners in correctional facilities
This bill requires all visitors and incarcerated individuals to undergo body imaging scans at New York correctional facilities - visitors before entry and inmates upon intake and after visitation. It mandates that facilities use specific scanning equipment defined in public health law, with regulations established by state or New York City health authorities. The bill also requires alternative screening methods for people unable to use scanners due to medical reasons, while allowing facilities to deny visitation for non-medical refusal. This policy directly affects visitors, inmates, and correctional facility staff through new screening procedures.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action May 19, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Blankenbush
RRepublican
Co
Andrea Bailey
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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