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
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Khaleel Anderson
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Marcela Mitaynes
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Monique Chandler-Waterman
DDemocratic
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