NY A10907

Expands the definition of "eligible inmate" for temporary release programs to include persons who have completed a court-ordered substance abuse treatment program in a state correctional facility.

Amends Correction Law Section 851 (subdivision 2) in three separate versions to add substance abuse treatment completion as a basis for temporary release eligibility alongside traditional parole eligibility criteria.

Modifies Penal Law Section 60.04 (subdivision 6) to deem defendants deemed eligible for temporary release under Correction Law Section 851 upon completion of judicially-ordered comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment.

Effective sixty days after enactment, with provisions for expiration and reversion of amendments based on existing sunset dates in prior legislation (Chapter 60 of 1994, Chapter 339 of 1972, and Chapter 554 of 1986).