New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5428: Establishes an ombudsperson for local correctional facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5428 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes an ombudsperson for local correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Carrie Woerner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an ombudsperson for local correctional facilities to receive, investigate and propose resolutions for complaints and grievances concerning the conditions of confinement for individuals currently or formerly incarcerated in local correctional facilities located outside of a city with a population of one million or more.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Woerner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
“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 CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CORRECTION