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NY A11068
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
William Barclay
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AI Summary
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Removes the "for cause" requirement for governor removal of State Board of Parole members and allows removal by majority vote in the Senate and Assembly.
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Increases parole interview requirement from one member to a minimum of three or more members as determined by board rules.
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Requires that parole determinations be unanimous by agreement of the board members conducting the interview.
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Adds gender-neutral language ("or she") to replace "he" throughout parole procedures.
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Requires board to specify a date not more than 24 months from denial of parole for reconsideration with same procedures.
Legislative Description
Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly, requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees, and requires that the determination to parole an inmate be unanimous.
Last Action
referred to correction
10/7/2020