Bill > A04503

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on gender disparities in resources provided to incarcerated individuals. The study will examine the types and amounts of resources available to inmates, analyze the reasons for any gender-based differences in resource allocation, and develop recommendations for addressing these disparities. Specifically, the commissioner is required to investigate what resources are currently provided, compare resource availability across genders, identify potential causes of unequal access, and propose actions to resolve any inequities. The bill mandates that the commissioner submit a detailed report to the governor and state legislature within one year of the act's effective date, including the study's findings, conclusions, and legislative proposals to implement the recommendations. The bill aims to shed light on and potentially rectify potential systemic inequalities in resource distribution within the state's correctional system.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4503