New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1261: Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CORRECTION

Plain-language summary

A 1261 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Protects the rights of people in prisons, jails and forensic facilities. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORRECTION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). 29 co-sponsors.