Bill > S06389

This bill directs the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on gender disparities in resources provided to incarcerated individuals. The study is required to examine multiple aspects, including the types of resources currently available, the quantity of resources allocated to each gender, the underlying reasons for any identified disparities, and potential recommendations for addressing these disparities. Specifically, the commissioner must investigate what resources are made available to incarcerated individuals, compare resource allocation across genders, analyze the causes of any unequal distribution, and propose actions to resolve such disparities. The bill mandates that the commissioner submit a detailed report to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date, which must include the study's findings, conclusions, and recommendations, along with any proposed legislative changes needed to implement the recommendations. The act is designed to provide insight into potential inequities within the corrections system and create a pathway for potential reform in resource allocation for incarcerated individuals.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6389