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NY A02483
Bill
Status
4/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Establishes a mandatory inmate visitation program in all state and local correctional facilities to promote institutional and community adjustment.
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Requires visiting hours reasonably accommodating persons traveling from within the state and visits of sufficient duration to maintain relationship bonds between inmates and visitors.
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Mandates a published overcrowding policy that equitably considers the distance traveled by visitors.
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Permits video visitation only as a supplement to, not a replacement for, in-person visitation.
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to the establishment of an inmate visitation program, which gives inmates opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
1/8/2020