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NY A01392
NY A01392Relates to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences; relates to the expansion of merit time; repeals provisions relating to the allowance of limited credit time for incarcerated individuals.
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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 in the merit time allowance program for all inmates, except those serving a sentence for murder in the first degree, certain sex offenses, terrorism, or aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate. It also allows inmates to earn merit time by completing various educational, treatment, vocational, and community service programs. Additionally, the bill repeals provisions relating to the allowance of limited credit time for incarcerated individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to correction (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A1392 | 01/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01392&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01392 | 01/17/2023 |
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