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NY A01886
Bill
Status
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Charles Barron
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AI Summary
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Allows inmates serving indeterminate sentences for drug offenses (Penal Law Articles 220-221) to earn good time allowances reducing their minimum sentence terms by up to one-third.
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Good time credits may be granted for good behavior, efficient performance of assigned duties, and progress in treatment programs, and may be withheld or forfeited for rule violations or poor behavior.
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Modifies the earned eligibility program to permit inmates with minimum terms of eight years or less who receive a certificate of earned eligibility to be granted parole release at the expiration of their reduced minimum term.
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Amends existing sentencing provisions to apply good time allowances against minimum terms rather than maximum terms for inmates serving multiple sentences.
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Takes effect November 1 following enactment, with certain provisions subject to expiration and reversion per prior law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes inmates serving indeterminate sentences of imprisonment for offenses involving controlled substances and marihuana to receive good time allowances against the minimum terms of their sentences not to exceed one-third of the minimum term imposed; provides that drug offenders can receive good behavior allowances for progress in assigned treatment programs and willing performance of duties.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020