A 5359

New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.

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

Prohibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-A-5359
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Codes
Assembly in_committee 2026-01-07
Healthcare Labor / Employment Public Safety
Summary

Prohibits any police officer, peace officer or employee of a correctional facility from interfering with the provision of medical assistance to an incarcerated individual.

Sponsor
Jordan Wright
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-07 Status in_committee
2026-01-07 Latest Action In Assembly Committee
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