New York S06419 aims to prevent retaliation against incarcerated individuals who file grievances by requiring more than just the oral or written.

New York S06419 amends the correction law to limit retaliation against incarcerated individuals following the filing of a grievance. Specifically, it mandates that an incarcerated individual cannot be found guilty at an evidentiary or disciplinary hearing for misbehavior based solely on the oral or written statement of the officer or employee who is the subject of the grievance. This change applies to grievances filed against officers or employees of the department and misbehavior reports issued within 180 days of the grievance filing. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York S06419 aims to prevent retaliation against incarcerated individuals who file grievances by requiring more than just the oral or written.

New York S06419 amends the correction law to limit retaliation against incarcerated individuals following the filing of a grievance. Specifically, it mandates that an incarcerated individual cannot be found guilty at an evidentiary or disciplinary hearing for misbehavior based solely on the oral or written statement of the officer or employee who is the subject of the grievance. This change applies to grievances filed against officers or employees of the department and misbehavior reports issued within 180 days of the grievance filing. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.