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NY A00930

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

D. Billy Jones

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Correction Law by adding Section 607 to prohibit double-bunked housing (bunk beds in dormitory settings) in New York correctional facilities effective 90 days after enactment

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to relocate inmates currently housed in double-bunked arrangements to alternative housing, unless placement in a more restrictive housing unit or facility is appropriate

  • Authorizes the Department of Corrections to promulgate or repeal rules and regulations necessary to implement the prohibition

Legislative Description

Relates to the prohibition of double-bunked housing in correctional facilities.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Correction1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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