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NY A00127
NY A00127Provides for findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated individuals on parole.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated individuals on parole
AI Summary
This bill modifies the New York State parole release process by changing the criteria and standards for granting parole to incarcerated individuals. The legislation requires the State Board of Parole to base release decisions on whether an individual currently poses an "unreasonable risk" of violating the law, and that such risk cannot be mitigated through parole supervision. The bill mandates a more comprehensive review process that considers evidence of rehabilitation, including participation in programming, therapeutic support, community service, and vocational training. Parole boards must now provide detailed, individualized written explanations for parole denials, explicitly describing how they weighed various factors in their decision. Additionally, the bill requires quarterly public reporting on parole denials, including the number of individuals denied, reasons for denial, voting records of commissioners, and demographic information (while protecting individual identities). The new standards aim to create a more nuanced, rehabilitation-focused approach to parole decisions, moving away from solely punitive considerations and emphasizing an individual's potential for successful reintegration into society.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (70)
David Weprin (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Erik Dilan (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Larinda Hooks (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Emerita Torres (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Aron Wieder (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to codes (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A127 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00127&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00127 |
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