Sponsor · State Senator, District 25 · Democratic/Working Families
Senate bill · S10192 (2025-26)
Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration
Summary
Requires mental health services for incarcerated individuals with mental health issues related to the trauma of incarceration upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Senate
Same as A1956, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Amends the Correction Law.
Committee
Correction · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Crime Victims, Crime And Correction · New York State Senate.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To address the mental health needs of individuals incarcerated in New York State, with particular focus upon addressing psychological trauma created or exacerbated by incarceration.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Cosponsors
The sponsor's argument
Why Jabari Brisport says this is needed
Incarceration can create serious mental health trauma for those subjected to it. This trauma can serve as an obstacle to successful re-entry and rehabilitation. By providing necessary mental health screening and therapy for individuals suffering from trauma related to incarceration, individuals will stand a better chance at rebuilding productive and self-reliant lives. The issue of trauma associated with incarceration has not yet received sufficient attention. In recent years, some researchers have begun to analyze issues related to the trauma associated with incarceration, and to review the traumas that are unique and distinct to those who have been confined to carceral settings like; jails, detention centers, and prisons, at the local, state, and federal level. However, it is undeni- able that formerly incarcerated individuals suffer from trauma. Carcer- al environments are inherently damaging to a person's mental health and can lead to long-term harms that persist even after release. The effects can range from anxiety to depression to suicidality. And when left untreated, individuals may develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, includ- ing substance use disorders. Every year, more than 640,000 people are released from state and federal prisons. The status of their mental health is a major determinant of what happens next in their journey. Strengthening familial relation- ships, maintaining steady employment, and developing productive habits require a positive mental well-being. Thus, investing in the mental health of the formerly incarcerated population decreases the risk of recidivism and bolsters community safety. New York can assist in this regard by providing appropriate transition support.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Full history
- May 5, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
NY Assembly
- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
NY Assembly
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