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This bill requires that the membership of the state board of parole and parole hearing officers be proportionally representative of the state's incarcerated population across different counties. Specifically, when new members are appointed or existing members are reappointed after the bill's effective date, the composition of the board and hearing officers must reflect the geographic distribution of incarcerated individuals. For example, if a particular county represents 15% of the state's incarcerated population, then approximately 15% of the board members and hearing officers should reside in that county. This approach aims to ensure that the parole board and hearing officers have a more balanced representation that mirrors the demographic makeup of the state's incarcerated population. The bill will take effect 60 days after it becomes law, giving state agencies time to adjust their appointment processes to meet the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7151