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Title: Prohibits the Use of Restrains on Children Under the Age of 21 Appearing Before Family Court

Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul


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Title: Prohibits the Use of Restrains on Children Under the Age of 21 Appearing Before Family Court

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of handcuffs, chains, shackles, irons, straitjackets and other restraints on children under the age of 21 appearing before family court.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits the use of the following restraints on children under the age of 21 appearing before family court, including (Sec. 1):

    • Handcuffs;

    • Chains;

    • Shackles;

    • Irons;

    • Straitjackets; and 

    • Other restraints 

  • Specifies that physical restraint consisting of handcuffs or foot cuffs that are not joined together may be used in a courtroom (Sec. 1).

  • Establishes that this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 2).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits the Use of Restrains on Children Under the Age of 21 Appearing Before Family Court

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of handcuffs, chains, shackles, irons, straitjackets and other restraints on children under the age of 21 appearing before family court.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits the use of the following restraints on children under the age of 21 appearing before family court, including (Sec. 1):

    • Handcuffs;

    • Chains;

    • Shackles;

    • Irons;

    • Straitjackets; and 

    • Other restraints 

  • Specifies that physical restraint consisting of handcuffs or foot cuffs that are not joined together may be used in a courtroom (Sec. 1).

  • Establishes that this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits the Use of Restrains on Children Under the Age of 21 Appearing Before Family Court

Full Bill Text

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