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| Bill # | Title | Summary | Sponsor | Status | Committee | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4880 | Raise the Age Expansion | Expands protections under Raise the Age to youth aged 18–20. | Sen. Myrie | Pending | Children & Families | Support | Track for budget session |
| A1122 | Solitary Confinement Oversight | Mandates independent inspections of isolation units in juvenile facilities. | Asm. Aubry | Passed | Corrections | Support | Key win for HALT supporters |
| S7645 | Youth Justice Data Transparency | Requires public reporting on outcomes for system-involved youth. | Sen. Salazar | Monitoring | Judiciary | Monitoring | Monitor for amendments |
| Agency Name | Jurisdiction | Recent Audit Links | Oversight Body | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration for Children's Services | Juvenile Detention | https://osc.ny.gov/reports/acs-audit-2025 | NYS Comptroller | Flagged failure to report serious incidents to Justice Center. |
| Office of Mental Health | Mental Health in Custody | https://omh.ny.gov/reports/facility-safety-2024 | Justice Center | Found gaps in psychiatric staffing in juvenile placements. |
| NYC Department of Correction | City Jails & Juvenile Facilities | https://comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/doc-oversight-2025 | Board of Correction | Repeated violations of 30-minute supervision rule in isolation units. |