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NY A03955
NY A03955Relates 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
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
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 amends the Correction Law to expand the eligibility for the merit time allowance program, which allows inmates to earn time off their sentences by participating in work, education, and treatment programs. The bill makes the merit time allowance available to all inmates except those serving sentences for specific serious offenses, such as murder, sexual offenses, and terrorism. The bill also repeals a provision related to limited credit time allowances. Overall, this bill aims to increase opportunities for inmates to earn early release through participation in rehabilitative programs.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/A3955 | 10/21/2020 |
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03955&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 02/01/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03955&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03955 | 02/01/2019 |
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