New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5359: Prohibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5359 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits interference with the provision of medical assistance to incarcerated individuals. Primary sponsor: Jordan Wright (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits any police officer, peace officer or employee of a correctional facility from interfering with the provision of medical assistance to an incarcerated individual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wright | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Demond Meeks | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 137 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES