New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10929: Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 10929 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state. Primary sponsor: Michael Cashman (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cashman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| John Zaccaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION