Bill > S07509

This bill creates a temporary state commission called the New York State Criminal Justice Commission on Reentry to comprehensively study and investigate issues related to the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. The commission will consist of 18 members, including representatives from community-based organizations, criminal justice advocates, and academic professionals, as well as heads of various state departments and agencies. The commission's primary objectives include analyzing existing statutes, regulations, and programs affecting reentry, identifying obstacles to successful reintegration, comparing New York's policies with other states and federal policies, and collecting data from state and federal agencies. Members will serve without compensation but can receive reimbursement for expenses, and the commission will have the power to conduct studies, hold public and private hearings, and request assistance from state agencies. The commission is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by the end of the year following the act's passage. The bill appropriates $250,000 to support the commission's work and is set to expire on December 31st of the year following its enactment, ensuring a focused, time-limited investigation into criminal justice reentry challenges.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7509