Bill Sponsor
New York Assembly Bill 4159
Session 2025-2026
Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to certain peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Oct 16, 2025
First Action
Jan 31, 2025
Latest Action
Oct 16, 2025
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4159
State
New York
Session
2025-2026
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Assembly Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on April 8, 2025
Motion Text
Assembly Vote
Assembly Roll Call Votes
Unknown
Bailey
Yes
Unknown
Jackson
Yes
Unknown
Mr. Speaker
Yes
Unknown
Ramos
Yes
Unknown
Rivera
Yes
Summary
Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.
Actions (13)
10/16/2025
Assembly
SIGNED CHAP.449
10/09/2025
Assembly
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
04/29/2025
Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
04/29/2025
Senate
PASSED SENATE
04/29/2025
Senate
3RD READING CAL.380
04/29/2025
Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S1806A
04/08/2025
Senate
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
04/08/2025
Assembly
DELIVERED TO SENATE
04/08/2025
Assembly
PASSED ASSEMBLY
04/02/2025
Assembly
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4159A
03/27/2025
Assembly
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.75
03/25/2025
Assembly
REPORTED
01/31/2025
Assembly
REFERRED TO CORRECTION