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A08286Introduced in the Assembly

Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture.

IntroducedAssembly Higher Education

Introduced by Anna Kelles, District 125

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Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture.

Where it stands

referred to higher education

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to higher education

  2. referred to higher education

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