What's happening
This bill prohibits county correction officers from administering injections to inmates in local jails unless otherwise authorized.
Why it matters
Ensures medical injections are handled by qualified personnel. By prohibiting county correction officers from giving injections, the bill aims to make sure that only medically authorized staff administer hypodermic medications, reducing the risk of improper medical care and potential harm to inmates.
Clarifies the role of correction officers. The bill clearly distinguishes between the duties of correction officers and healthcare professionals, potentially reducing legal liability and confusion about job responsibilities within correctional facilities.
Addresses inmate health and safety concerns. Inmates may be less likely to experience medical complications or errors related to injections, as they would be administered by properly trained individuals, thereby improving overall standards of care in jails.
Maintains access to oral medication. The bill specifically allows correction officers to continue dispensing pill-based medications, ensuring that inmates still receive necessary treatments without delay when only oral medications are required.
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Ban Jail Injection by Officers
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
Senator · Senate District 59
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.855
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Ban Jail Officers Using Syringes
In Assembly Committee · Correction · Sponsor David Weprin
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6699
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
June 13, 2017
Introduced by Sen. GALLIVAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to prohibiting county correction officers from dispensing medication using syringes or needles in jails to inmates
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 505 of the correction law is amended by adding a new subdivision 5 to read as follows:
5. County correction officers in local correctional facilities shall not dispense or administer medication using hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles to inmates on the premises of a local correctional facility as defined in subdivision sixteen of section two of this chapter, unless they are otherwise authorized to do so. This provision shall not apply to dispensing of pill-based medication to inmates.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13068-02-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the correction law, in relation to prohibiting county correction officers from dispensing medication using syringes or needles in jails to inmates
Purpose
Adds a new subdivision 5 to section 505 of the Correction Law to provide that correction officers in local correctional facilities shall not dispense or administer medication using hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles to inmates on the premises of a local correctional facility unless otherwise authorized by law to do so.
Summary of provisions
Amends Correction law section 505 by adding a new subdivision 5 to prohibit correction officers in a local correctional facility from dispensing or administering medication using hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles to inmates on the premises of a local correctional facility unless they are otherwise authorized to do so.
Justification
Injecting medication into another person by syringe or needle in a local correctional should only be done by a qualified medical professional.
Correction officers are well trained professionals who maintain security, order and safety in correctional facilities. However, dispensing medication through syringes and needles is more appropriately the responsibility of medical professionals.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implication
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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