A 3118

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.

Prohibits the handcuffing or forcible restraint of certain juveniles in certain circumstances; limits warrantless arrests of juveniles except where the arrest is necessary for public safety.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-3118
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Codes
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Public Safety
Summary

Prohibits handcuffing or forcibly restraining children age twelve and under unless such child presents a danger to such child, the officer or others; limits warrantless arrests of persons under age eighteen except where the arrest is necessary for public safety; establishes a twenty-four hour hotline for police officers to consult with youth social services personnel and attorneys regarding interactions with children and adolescents.

Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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