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Assembly rejects motion to discharge contraband-screening bill from committee
New York State Assembly · May 12, 2026
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Summary
A motion to discharge A.5058, a bill to require enhanced contraband screening at correctional facilities, failed on the floor after advocates argued for immediate action to protect staff and inmates while opponents said the bill should follow normal committee procedures.
A motion by Mister Palmisano to discharge A.5058 (a bill directing the Department of Corrections to establish contraband screening measures, canine assignments and a secure vendor program) failed on a party-line procedural vote after floor debate on May 3.
Palismano said recent…
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