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NY A03204

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Correction Law by adding Section 626 to ensure prisoners whose first language is not English can understand, participate in, and complete substance abuse programs.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections Commissioner to take steps including increased employment of bilingual substance abuse counselors and program staff.

  • Mandates translation of substance abuse program content and materials for non-English speaking prisoners.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner to develop targeted programs for non-English speaking prisoners and other strategies in consultation with the Commissioner of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Increases access to substance abuse programming for prisoners whose first language is not English.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

2/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/25/2020
Correction1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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