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NY S05584

Provides that, to the extent practicable, any incarcerated individual who is receiving mental health services or participating in a mental health program shall not have the time spent participating in such mental health services or programs deducted from any other activity time such incarcerated individual receives.


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to providing an incarcerated individual time for mental health services

AI Summary

This bill amends the Correction Law to provide that, to the extent practicable, any incarcerated individual who is receiving mental health services or participating in a mental health program shall not have the time spent participating in such services or programs deducted from any other activity time they receive, such as exercise, meals, visits, educational programs, and other activities or programs. The bill aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals can access and participate in mental health services without it reducing the time they have for other important activities during their incarceration.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/03/2024)

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