Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities
S 7117 authorizes New York's Correctional Association to inspect all types of juvenile detention facilities - including secure, non-secure, and residential divisions - operated by the Office of Children and Family Services. The bill requires unannounced facility visits, review of incident reports, and immediate reporting of suspected abuse to relevant agencies. It also mandates annual public reports on facility conditions and establishes a confidential hotline for youth to report maltreatment, with Prisoners' Legal Services empowered to represent affected youth. The law directly affects juveniles in detention, facility operators, and oversight bodies, focusing on transparency and safety without altering facility operations or funding.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
May 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2025
How they voted
37–22
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
May 21, 2025
D
Democratic40
92% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
May 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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