Require Medical Clinics in All NYC Criminal Courts
In committee as of Apr 14, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would establish medical clinics staffed with healthcare professionals in every NYC criminal court building. People who are transported to court would have access to necessary food, medication, and medical services while at the courthouse. The Department of Correction and health services would be required to document and provide for each person's medical needs during court proceedings.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Criminal Justice
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (10)
Official Description
This bill would require the department of correction and correctional health services to maintain a medical clinic staffed by health care professionals in each New York City criminal court facility. In addition, correctional health services would be required to prepare a document that details the food, medication, or other medical services a person requires while in a court facility, and the department of correction must provide access to the medical clinic to persons with needs outlined in such document.