Bill > S05287

This bill authorizes the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to place certain incarcerated individuals in home confinement during a declared state of emergency when emergency conditions significantly disrupt the department's normal operations. Specifically, the bill defines a "covered emergency period" as the time from when the governor declares a state disaster emergency until 30 days after it is lifted. During this period, if the commissioner determines that emergency conditions will materially affect the department's functioning, they can transfer eligible incarcerated individuals to home confinement for a duration the commissioner determines is appropriate. This provides the department with flexibility to manage its population and respond to extraordinary circumstances that might impact prison operations, such as health crises, natural disasters, or other significant emergencies that could compromise the safety or functioning of correctional facilities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5287