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NY A10770
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
- Adds new section 259-t to executive law authorizing emergency medical parole during state disaster emergencies that endanger vulnerable people in custody
- Requires the board to release to community supervision individuals with disabilities at serious risk for death, disease, or harm from the emergency, provided they have stable housing and pose no unreasonable public safety risk
- Released individuals remain under community supervision unless supervision is revoked or terminated under existing correction law provisions
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Permits emergency medical parole during a time of crisis to those that have a disability and who are at serious risk for death, disease or other harm due to an emergency disaster being declared provided such person has a reasonably stable living situation upon release and does not pose an unreasonable current public safety risk.
Last Action
referred to correction
7/9/2020
Committee Referrals
Correction7/9/2020
Full Bill Text
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