Bill > S04645

This bill amends the New York Executive Law to require unanimous agreement by the parole board when deciding whether to release an incarcerated individual on parole. Specifically, the bill modifies existing provisions for parole board interviews and determinations by adding a requirement that the board must unanimously agree before granting parole. The bill applies to two scenarios: interviews conducted at least one month before an individual's potential parole date and interviews conducted before the expiration of an individual's minimum imprisonment period. In both cases, if parole is not granted, the incarcerated individual must be informed in writing within two weeks, with detailed reasons for denial, and the board must specify a date within 24 months for reconsideration. The bill also maintains existing provisions about providing parolees with information about conditions of parole, restitution requirements, and restoration of voting rights. The changes aim to make the parole release process more rigorous by ensuring that all board members must concur before an individual can be released on parole.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4645