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NY A00193
Provides for eligible incarcerated individuals to receive a monthly stipend upon release from a state correctional facility.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law and the state finance law, in relation to providing for money upon release for certain incarcerated individuals; and making an appropriation therefor
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "gate money program" that provides financial support to recently released incarcerated individuals. Specifically, eligible individuals who have served at least six months in a state correctional facility and have not previously received these funds can receive a monthly stipend of $425 for up to six months, with a maximum total of $2,550. The initial payment will be made in cash or check upon release, with subsequent monthly payments administered by the community supervision agency. The stipend is designed to help individuals transition back to society and will be adjusted annually for inflation. Importantly, these payments will not be considered when calculating eligibility for public assistance programs, and the program does not apply to individuals released to another state or federal custody. The bill also establishes a special "gate money fund" with an initial appropriation of $25 million, and requires the department to collect and report annual data on program participation. The program will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with provisions for preparatory rule-making in the meantime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Eddie Gibbs (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Last Action
referred to correction (on 01/08/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A193 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00193&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00193 |
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