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NY A02297
Bill
Status
1/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hawley
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AI Summary
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Amends Correction Law § 500-n to permit sheriffs and correctional facility operators to charge inmates reasonable and necessary fees (subject to commissioner approval) to support facility operations, subject to existing prohibitions on unlawful fees for food, drink, and other necessities.
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Authorizes correctional facilities to require inmates to assist in providing necessary services to or for the benefit of inmates, with service assignments determined by the inmate's conduct record.
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Prohibits the displacement, reduction in hours or wages, loss of benefits, or impairment of contracts and collective bargaining agreements for current facility employees as a result of this authorization.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the sheriff to charge prisoners fees to support the operations of the facility where they are incarcerated and requires the inmates of the facility to assist in the provision of necessary services provided at the facility; provides that employees of the correctional facility shall not be subject to adverse employment actions as a result of the section.
Last Action
held for consideration in correction
7/14/2020