S03853Introduced in the Senate
Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.
Introduced by James Sanders, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Crime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee Vote · April 8, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Julia Salazar | 18 | Yes |
| Luis Sepulveda | 32 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
| Jamaal Bailey | 36 | Yes |
| Robert Rolison | 39 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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