NY A09040

Amends Executive Law Section 259-c to create new parole eligibility criteria for inmates aged 55 or older who have served at least 15 years of their sentence.

Requires the parole board to conduct a hearing and release eligible inmates to community supervision if there is reasonable probability they will not violate the law and their release is compatible with public welfare, regardless of whether minimum sentence has been served.

Mandates written notification to inmates denied parole within two weeks, specifying reasons for denial and scheduling reconsideration within 24 months maximum.

Sets release conditions and applies standard parole procedures to inmates released under this provision as if they completed their minimum sentence.

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.