Bill > S03974

This bill amends the correction law to ensure that incarcerated individuals do not lose "time allowances," which are reductions in their sentence for good behavior, program participation, or job performance, if they fail to complete a program due to circumstances beyond their control. This means that if an individual cannot finish a required program, such as job training or substance abuse treatment, because of reasons outside of their influence, they will still receive credit for their efforts and not have their potential sentence reduction negatively impacted. The bill applies to various aspects of sentence reduction, including those for good behavior, participation in work and treatment programs, and earned eligibility for parole.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3974