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NY S04702
NY S04702Relates 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
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
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, except those serving sentences for murder in the first degree, certain sex offenses, acts of terrorism, and other specified offenses. The bill also repeals a provision related to limited credit time allowances. The merit time allowance program allows inmates to earn time off their sentences by successfully participating in work and treatment programs, obtaining educational or vocational qualifications, or completing community service. The bill applies to both indeterminate and determinate sentences imposed prior to and after the effective date of the legislation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4702 | 02/10/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04702&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04702 | 02/10/2021 |
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