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NY A09543
Bill
Status
7/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Adds earning at least 18 credits from a state-registered degree-granting higher education institution as a qualifying condition for inmates to earn merit time reduction in prison sentences.
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Merit time allowance can be granted when inmates successfully participate in assigned work and treatment programs and obtain credentials including GED, substance abuse treatment certificate, vocational trade certificate, higher education credits, or perform 400+ hours of community work crew service.
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Merit time allowance is withheld for serious disciplinary infractions or when an inmate initiates frivolous civil litigation or faces federal court sanctions under Rule 11.
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Bill takes effect immediately, with one amendment subject to expiration and reversion under existing law provisions.
Legislative Description
Includes earning at least eighteen credits from a program registered by the state education department from a degree-granting higher education institution as a condition on which the merit board may grant merit time.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
7/21/2020