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NY A01653
NY A01653Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members who shall adequately reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age, and geographic area of residence.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members who shall adequately reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age, and geographic area of residence.
AI Summary
This bill alters the composition of the New York State Board of Parole to ensure that its membership adequately reflects the composition of the prison population in terms of race, ethnicity, age, and geographic area of residence. The bill requires that the percentage of each demographic characteristic of the board members be directly proportionate to that of the prison population. The existing state board of parole is abolished as of January 1, 2022, and new members are to be appointed prior to that date to ensure the board is fully operational.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1653 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01653&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01653 |
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