Bill > S07781

This bill amends the Correction Law to require the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision to establish an annual heat mitigation plan. The plan must ensure incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff have access to cooling options, such as fans, water, ice, and increased monitoring and wellness checks during high heat temperatures. Additionally, the bill directs the Extreme Heat Action Plan Work Group of the Department of Environmental Conservation to analyze the impact of extreme heat on incarcerated individuals and prison staff, and incorporate their specific needs into the long-term heat adaptation plan.