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NY A06663
Bill
Status
3/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Giglio
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AI Summary
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Extends parole reconsideration timeline from 24 months to 60 months for inmates convicted of eligible violent felony offenses, including murder in the first and second degree, aggravated murder, predatory sexual assault, and class B violent felonies with indeterminate sentences.
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Applies the 60-month reconsideration requirement to all future and currently incarcerated individuals sentenced for eligible class A and class B violent felonies with indeterminate sentences.
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Updates gender-neutral language in parole procedures by replacing "he" with "he or she" throughout the executive law provisions governing parole board reviews.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies retroactively to currently incarcerated individuals meeting the eligibility criteria.
Legislative Description
Provides that in the case of a defendant sentenced for certain violent felony offenses, the state parole board shall reconsider their findings about a defendant where parole is denied every sixty months.
Last Action
held for consideration in correction
7/14/2020