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NY A06858

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Corrections must submit a written report to the legislature at least 365 days before closing any correctional facility or institution
  • Report must include justification for the proposed closure and the legislature may request additional information or data as needed
  • If the legislature or its appropriate committees determine the proposed closure is not justified, closure cannot occur without approval by majority vote of both houses
  • Act takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with authority for necessary rule and regulation changes to be made immediately

Legislative Description

Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Correction3/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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