Bill > A06258

This bill directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish a comprehensive contraband screening plan for correctional facilities that includes several key components: (1) deploying trained canine units at facility entrances to detect illegal drugs, (2) conducting thorough searches of visitors, staff, and items entering the facility using various methods like electronic searches, metal detectors, pat searches, and visual cavity searches, (3) providing staff training on current contraband screening procedures, and (4) implementing a third-party secure vendor mail program for delivering non-privileged correspondence and products to incarcerated individuals. The bill also requires the commissioner to submit an annual report to the legislature by December 31st, detailing the previous year's contraband screening efforts, including data on canine assignments, contraband confiscation, and urine test results. Additionally, the commissioner is granted the authority to create necessary rules and regulations to implement these new screening requirements. The bill aims to enhance security and reduce contraband in correctional facilities by establishing more rigorous and systematic screening protocols.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6258