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S 3446: Creates a contraband and drug information hotline for state correctional facilities; defines terms.
What S 3446 does, verified January 9, 2026
The bill aims to create a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting information related to the introduction of contraband or possession of contraband in correctional institutions. This hotline will receive reports 24/7, including anonymous calls, and will facilitate the implementation and operation of a system to manage these reports. The hotline will be used to gather information on alleged incidents of contraband introduction, which will include items such as firearms, dangerous instruments, and controlled substances. The goal of the hotline is to enhance safety and security in correctional facilities.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about S 3446
- What is the current status of S 3446?
- As of January 9, 2026, S 3446 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION".
- Did S 3446 pass?
- Not yet. S 3446 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote S 3446, and where is it now?
- S 3446 was authored by Sen. Pamela Helming. Its committee of record is Senate Crime Victims, Crime & Correction.
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 27, 2025 · 329 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 3446 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN SENATE January 27, 2025 ___________ Introduced by Sen. HELMING -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to creating a contraband and drug information hotline The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Section 2 of the correction law is amended by adding a new 2 subdivision 35 to read as follows: 3 35. "Contraband" means anything, which is capable of such use as may 4 endanger the safety or security of a detention facility or any person 5 therein which shall include, but not be limited to firearms and other 6 dangerous weapons as defined in section 265.00 of the penal law, danger- 7 ous instruments as defined in subdivision thirteen of section 10.00 of 8 the penal law, destructive devices as defined in 26 USC § 5845 (f) and 9 controlled substances as defined in section 220.00 of the penal law. 10 § 2. Section 112 of the correction law is amended by adding a new 11 subdivision 7 to read as follows: 12 7. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to facili- 13 tate the implementation and operation of a statewide, toll-free tele- 14 phone number, or hotline, to receive reports from callers providing any 15 information related to the introduction of contraband or possession of 16 contraband in a state correctional institution by incarcerated persons, 17 visitors or staff members. Such hotline shall receive reports of alle- 18 gations of reportable incidents twenty-four hours per day, seven days a 19 week and shall accept anonymous calls. 20 § 3. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD07166-01-5
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