New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10560: Limits 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
S 10560 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Limits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state. Primary sponsor: Dan Stec (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 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 except for authorized uses prescribed by the commissioner.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Stec | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 45 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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