Bill

A 6959

Defines the terms "cell" and "out-of-cell"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Maritza Davila and 3 co-sponsors

Defines the terms “cell” and “out-of-cell” in corrections settings to clarify confinement descriptions and applicable regulations.

REFERRED TO CORRECTION

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Bill Summary · A 6959

Bill Number: A 6959
Title/Purpose (as stated): Defines the terms “cell” and “out-of-cell.” The available information indicates the bill would add definitional terms related to corrections settings, but the exact definitions are not provided in the summary you shared.
Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Correction
Introduced: March 18, 2025
Classification: Bill

2025-03-18: Referred to Correction (listed twice in the provided record)
Note: The records show companion and related Senate bills, suggesting cross-chamber consideration could occur if the bill advances.

The only clearly identified substantive action is the creation or adoption of definitions for the terms “cell” and “out-of-cell.”
The exact wording, scope, and any ancillary provisions (e.g., how these terms would be used in statute, enforcement, or reporting) are not provided in the summary. Therefore, the precise legal effect cannot be determined from the information given.

Corrections facilities and staff: Definitional clarity could influence how confinement is described, documented, and regulated within facilities.
Inmates and detainees: If definitions affect how time is spent in cells vs. out-of-cell, programming, supervision, or safety procedures, inmates could be impacted.
Legal and policy frameworks: Clear definitions can affect compliance monitoring, data collection, and potential litigation related to confinement practices.
Advocates and researchers: More precise terms may facilitate analysis and advocacy related to confinement conditions and inmate rights.

The bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Correction with no further action listed in the provided record.
Monitor for:
- Text of the bill to review the exact definitions of “cell” and “out-of-cell.”
- Committee hearings, amendments, and potential floor votes.
- Movement or action on the companion Senate bill (S 431) or the prior-session S 9946.
If enacted, potential implementation would depend on accompanying regulations or agency guidance clarifying how the definitions are applied in practice.

The record shows duplicate entries for the same committee referral and mentions companion/pairing with Senate bills, but lacks the actual definitional language. For a precise understanding, the bill text should be reviewed once available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.