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NY A09124
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision must examine sanctions and barriers to re-entry in statute, law, regulation, policy, or practice at state and local levels.
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Examination must cover housing, medical care, mental health counseling, substance abuse services, employment, benefits programs, and childcare services.
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Both agencies must request and receive available information from state and local agencies relevant to the study.
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Within 12 months, commissioners must submit report to governor, legislative leaders, and relevant committee chairs with findings, conclusions, recommendations, and proposed legislative or regulatory changes.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires one year after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Directs the office of temporary and disability assistance and the department of corrections and community supervision to examine and make recommendations on current sanctions placed by the state and local social services districts on individuals prior to and after their release from incarceration as part of the individual's re-entry planning.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/15/2016