Bill > A00206

This bill amends New York's correction law to ensure that incarcerated individuals are not penalized for failing to complete assigned programs if that failure is due to circumstances beyond their control. Specifically, it adds provisions stating that "time allowances," which are reductions in a sentence granted for good behavior or program participation, cannot be withheld, forfeited, or canceled if an individual cannot complete a program for reasons outside of their influence. This applies to various aspects of sentence reduction and earned eligibility programs, including those related to good behavior, treatment programs, and the earned eligibility program that can lead to parole release. The bill aims to provide fairness by acknowledging that unforeseen events can prevent program completion and should not negatively impact an individual's progress toward release.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A206