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NY S04958

NY S04958
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.


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Introduced
02/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 members adequately reflect the race, ethnicity, age, and geographic diversity of the state's prison population. The bill requires the governor to appoint between 15 to 19 board members, with the percentage of each demographic characteristic of the members being directly proportionate to that of the prison population. The current state board of parole is abolished, and new members are to be appointed before January 1, 2022, so that the reconstituted board can be fully operational on and after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/05/2022)

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