Bill > A04426

This bill proposes to modify the New York Correction Law by limiting eligibility for limited credit time allowances (a mechanism that can reduce an inmate's time in prison) to only those incarcerated individuals who have completed 80 percent of their original sentence. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to section 803-b of the correction law that requires inmates to serve at least 80% of their original sentence before becoming eligible for credits that could reduce their time in prison. These credits, often used as an incentive for good behavior or participation in rehabilitative programs, will now be unavailable to inmates until they have served most of their initial sentence. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all sentences imposed on or after its effective date, meaning it will impact future sentencing and not retroactively change existing sentences. This change could potentially reduce early release opportunities for some inmates and ensure that a substantial portion of the original sentence is served before any credits are awarded.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4426