Bill > S07029

This bill expands prison work release program eligibility by modifying several key provisions of the correction law. The legislation increases the time frame for potential work release from two to four years for individuals who were convicted of homicide or assault offenses against an immediate family member or someone with whom they have a child, and who can demonstrate they were subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by the victim that was a significant factor in their committing the offense. The bill also requires the commissioner to consider all potential credits and reductions, including merit time and good behavior allowances, when calculating parole eligibility. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits work release for individuals sentenced for a wide range of serious offenses, including various degrees of murder, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, promoting prostitution, sex trafficking, incest, and terrorism. The changes aim to provide more nuanced considerations for work release eligibility while maintaining restrictions for the most serious criminal offenses. The bill includes technical language modifications to ensure gender-neutral terminology and provides a detailed framework for evaluating an incarcerated individual's eligibility for temporary release programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7029