S937 (2025-26 session)
NY State bill
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.
- Title
- Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments
- Type
- New York State Senate bill
- Session
- 2025-26 session
- Status
- In Senate Committee
- Latest action date
- 2026-01-07
- In committee
- Disabilities
- Introduced
- 2025-01-07
- Same as
- A9526
- Law section
- Social Services Law
Sponsors
- Jabari Brisport State Senator, District 25
Co-sponsors
Heard in committee
- Disabilities NY State Senate committee
Same as
- A9526 (2025-26 session) NY State bill