New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5298: Prohibits corrections employees from participating in degrading behavior towards incarcerated persons or fellow employees

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

Plain-language summary

S 5298 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits corrections employees from participating in degrading behavior towards incarcerated persons or fellow employees. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic).