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NY S00808
NY S00808Relates to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences; relates to the expansion of merit time and repeals provisions relating to the allowance of limited credit time for inmates.
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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, chapter 738 of the laws of 2004 amending the correction law and other laws relating to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences, and the executive law, in relation to expanding eligibility in the merit time allowance program for all inmates except those serving a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, murder in the first degree, incest, an act of terrorism, aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit any such offense, to earn merit time allowance; and to repeal section 803-b of the correction law relating to limited credit time allowances The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the merit time allowance program, which allows certain incarcerated individuals to earn time off their sentences by participating in work, treatment, and educational programs. The bill removes the exclusions for individuals serving sentences for certain serious offenses, such as murder, sex offenses, and terrorism, and expands the types of programs that can qualify for the merit time allowance. Additionally, the bill repeals a provision related to limited credit time allowances. The bill aims to provide more opportunities for incarcerated individuals to earn reductions in their sentences and facilitate their successful reentry into the community.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S808 | 09/05/2020 |
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00808&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 01/09/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S00808&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S00808 | 01/09/2019 |
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