NY A04346

Changes the standard for parole release from denying parole except in narrow circumstances to granting parole unless the parole board finds current and unreasonable risk of law violation that cannot be mitigated by parole supervision.

Adds consideration of "all evidence of rehabilitation and reform" as a required factor in parole release decisions.

Replaces terminology of "inmate" with "incarcerated person" throughout the statute.

Maintains existing requirements that parole boards consider institutional record, release plans, victim statements, offense seriousness, prior criminal record, and other specified factors when making release decisions.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.