Bill > A06263

This bill renames the state board of parole to the state board of re-entry, a change that involves updating multiple references across various state laws. The bill systematically replaces all instances of "board of parole" or "parole board" with "board of re-entry" in sections of the executive, correction, criminal procedure, judiciary, mental hygiene, public health, and penal laws. This comprehensive renaming affects administrative references, legal procedures, and terminology related to incarceration, release, supervision, and parole processes. Beyond the name change, the bill also makes minor language updates, such as changing gendered pronouns to gender-neutral terms like "such person" or "their," and updating some related terminology (for example, changing "alcoholism and substance abuse services" to "addiction services and supports"). The changes are primarily technical and do not substantively alter the functions or powers of the board, but aim to modernize the language and reflect a potential shift in focus towards re-entry and rehabilitation. The bill is designed to ensure consistency across state statutes and make the legal language more inclusive and contemporary.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6263