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NY A02241
NY A02241Relates 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
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
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
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
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the merit time allowance program for inmates, allowing them to earn time off their sentences by achieving certain educational, treatment, or work-related goals. The bill removes the restrictions on merit time allowances for inmates serving sentences for certain offenses, such as murder, sex crimes, incest, and terrorism. The bill also repeals a separate provision related to limited credit time allowances. The changes in this bill apply to both current and future inmates serving indeterminate or determinate sentences, with some technical provisions regarding the timing of the changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jeffrion Aubry (D)*,
Kenny Burgos (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to correction (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2241 | 01/15/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02241&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02241 | 01/15/2021 |
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