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NY A09546
NY A09546Relates to conditional release for eligible offenders who complete post-secondary degrees or programs; provides release twelve months before the completion of the controlling minimum period of imprisonment for eligible offenders who complete post-secondary degrees or programs.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to conditional release for eligible offenders who complete post-secondary degrees or programs
AI Summary
This bill amends Correction Law to allow eligible offenders to be released conditionally up to twelve months earlier than currently permitted if they achieve significant programmatic accomplishments, which are defined as completing post-secondary degrees or programs. Previously, eligible offenders could be released six months before completing their minimum prison term, but this bill expands that early release window to twelve months for each significant accomplishment, providing a greater incentive for incarcerated individuals to pursue educational and vocational programs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to correction (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9546 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09546&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09546 |
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