New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5016: Authorizes daily visitation at all general confinement 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
S 5016 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes daily visitation at all general confinement correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes visitation at all general confinement correctional facilities seven days a week.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Roxanne Persaud | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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 CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION