Assembly bill · A5452 (2025-26)
Prohibits imprisonment for sleeping or camping in public spaces
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Assembly Member, District 57, Democratic)
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Summary
Prohibits imposing imprisonment or other penalties or fines for sleeping or camping in public spaces; prohibits involuntary admission to a hospital for observation, care and treatment or deeming a person as posing a substantial risk of physical harm to themself for failing to provide their own essential needs solely due to the fact that such person is sleeping in or upon publicly-owned property which is open to the public at such time.
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Amends the Civil Rights Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Apr 13, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
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