New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6683: Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6683 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments. Primary sponsor: Harvey Epstein. It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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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 aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1 · Democratic/Working Families 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Epstein | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Khaleel Anderson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 31 |
| Alex Bores | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 73 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Marcela Mitaynes | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 51 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES