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NY A05670
Bill
Status
2/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Giglio
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to conduct a comprehensive study on enhancing safety and maximizing efficiency, including prison occupancy reporting methods, double bunking practices, and inmate-to-officer staffing ratios.
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Study must examine temporary, infirmary, and special housing unit bed classifications, administrative positions in Albany, hub service responsibilities, and state-funded housing benefits provided to superintendents and administrators.
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Authorizes collection of statistical information and research through department personnel or in cooperation with public or private agencies as deemed necessary.
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Requires a written report to the Governor, Temporary President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, and minority leaders of both chambers by June 30th of the year following enactment, with findings and recommendations made available to the public.
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Expires on July 1st of the year following enactment, with all provisions automatically repealed upon that date.
Legislative Description
Commences a study on how to enhance safety and maximize efficiency throughout the department of corrections and community supervision; requires written report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, minority leader of the senate and the minority leader of the assembly of its findings, conclusions and recommendations; such report shall be made available to the public.
Last Action
held for consideration in correction
7/14/2020