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NY A02530
NY A02530Establishes a commission on prison education to study and develop a plan for improving education in state prisons.
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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Passed
10/22/2021
10/22/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/03/2021
11/03/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to establishing a commission on improving education in state prisons
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission on prison education to study and develop a plan for improving education in the state prison system. The commission will consider the impact of education on inmates' employment opportunities, reintegration into society, and reduction in recidivism. The commission will be comprised of nine members, with appointments made by the Governor, Speaker of the Assembly, and leaders of the Senate. The commission is required to issue a report within 10 months of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (24)
Charles Barron (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Maritza Davila (D)*,
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D)*,
Catherine Nolan (D)*,
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)*,
Victor Pichardo (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Latrice Walker (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
William Colton (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
signed chap.557 (on 11/03/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A2530 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02530&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A02530 |
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