Bill > A00321

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to require the state parole board to automatically grant parole to incarcerated individuals who have successfully participated in a temporary release program for two consecutive years immediately before their parole board hearing. Temporary release programs are typically work-release, educational, or rehabilitative programs that allow inmates to leave the correctional facility for specific purposes while remaining in custody. The bill effectively creates a mandatory parole grant for individuals who demonstrate consistent participation and success in such programs, potentially providing a more structured pathway to release for eligible inmates. By establishing this new provision, the bill aims to incentivize participation in rehabilitation programs and provide a clear mechanism for parole consideration based on an individual's demonstrated progress and commitment to reintegration. The amendment would be added to Section 259-i of the Executive Law, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A321