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A 192

Provides for rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 14 co-sponsors

New York Assembly Bill A192 creates formal rules for strip searches in correctional facilities, defining when they may occur, privacy safeguards, staff training, and oversight.

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Bill Summary · A 192

Summary of NY Assembly Bill A 192

Overview and purpose

  • Bill Number: A 192
  • Title: Provides for rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities
  • Purpose (as stated by title): To establish formal rules and regulatory standards governing strip searches conducted within correctional facilities.
  • Introduction and status: Introduced January 8, 2025; Referenced to the Correction committee on the same date (listed twice in the provided actions).

Key provisions and changes (based on the bill’s title)

  • The exact textual provisions are not included in the information provided. The bill is described as establishing “rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities,” which typically would cover standards for how, when, and by whom strip searches may be conducted, as well as associated privacy, safety, and oversight considerations.
  • Potential areas such bills commonly address (not specified in the provided text, but likely to be relevant):
    • When strip searches are permitted and under what conditions
    • Privacy protections during searches (e.g., screening procedures, use of staff of appropriate gender, draping/privacy measures)
    • Training and qualifications for correctional staff conducting searches
    • Documentation and reporting requirements for conducted searches
    • Oversight, auditing, and compliance mechanisms
    • Prohibitions or restrictions on certain practices and any exceptions
  • Important caveat: The exact provisions, definitions, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms are not listed in the materials provided. The above are typical topics such bills address and should be verified in the full text.

Who is affected

  • Inmates and detainees in correctional facilities within New York state (the primary populations affected by changes to strip search practices and procedures).
  • Correctional facility staff and administrators responsible for conducting searches and implementing the new rules.
  • The New York corrections department or agency housing corrections facilities (regulatory and operational impacts).
  • Civil rights, inmate advocacy, and legal oversight entities, which may monitor compliance and privacy protections.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Correction committee on January 8, 2025.
  • Legislative path: As an Assembly bill (A 192) with a companion in the Senate (S 575), it indicates cross-chamber consideration and alignment with related legislation. Related bills include A 4904 (prior session) and S 575 (companion).
  • Next steps (typical): If advanced, the bill would move through committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Assembly and Senate, then proceed to governance steps for enactment, pending approvals by the Governor.

Related legislation

  • A 4904 (prior-session) — related in subject
  • S 575 — companion bill in the Senate (listed twice as companion)

Notes

  • The provided materials do not include the bill’s full text or a summary of its specific provisions, definitions, or effective dates. For a complete understanding, the official bill text and any committee reports should be consulted once available.

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

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