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New York City Council
Committee on Criminal Justice
Feb 13, 2025
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10:30 AM
5 min
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Summary
A vote. The committee passes two bills addressing sexual assault and harassment in city jails:
- Intro 735-B, requiring the Department of Corrections to report on incidents against correctional officers and ensure their access to mental health resources
- Intro 792-A, mandating an electronic case management system to track sexual abuse investigations
Meeting chapters
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Sandy Nurse introduces committee meeting on sexual assault bills
Sandy Nurse, chair of the council's committee on criminal justice, opens the meeting to vote on two proposed introductions: 735-B and 792-A. She provides context for the bills, which address …
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Council Member Rivera's remarks on Intro 792-A for tracking sexual abuse investigations
Council Member Carlina Rivera presents her bill, Intro 792-A, which requires the Department of Corrections to implement an electronic case management system for tracking sexual abuse investigations in city jails. …
0:01:35
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88 sec
Council Member Stevens speaks on Introduction 735-B for correctional officer protection
Council Member Althea V. Stevens addresses the committee about the passage of Introduction 735-B, which requires the Department of Corrections to report on incidents of sexual assault and harassment against …
0:03:09
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89 sec
Vote outcome on Intros 735-B and 792-A
The Committee on Criminal Justice voted to adopt both Intro 735-B and Intro 792-A. The vote was unanimous, with all members present voting in favor of the legislation. - Yeas: …
0:05:13
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20 sec