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NY A09696

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael DenDekker

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 259-i to require consideration of victim statements in parole release decisions
  • Expands the scope to include both current and prior statements made by crime victims or their representatives to the State Board of Parole
  • Applies to cases where the crime victim is deceased or mentally or physically incapacitated
  • Victim statements become a mandatory factor alongside institutional record, release plans, and other criteria in parole eligibility determinations

Legislative Description

Requires statements made to the state board of parole by the victim of a crime be considered when determining whether to grant a discretionary release on parole.

Last Action

signed chap.130

7/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance5/24/2016
Codes4/12/2016
Correction4/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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