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NY S09017
Bill
Status
9/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Allows removal of state board of parole members by majority vote in the senate and assembly, replacing the previous requirement of removal "for cause" by the governor.
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Requires a minimum of three or more parole board members (instead of one) to personally interview inmates at least one month before potential parole dates.
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Requires parole determinations to be unanimous by agreement of the board members conducting the interview.
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Changes pronoun references from "he" to "he or she" throughout parole procedures.
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Takes effect immediately, except amendments to parole interview procedures sunset pursuant to existing law expiration dates.
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 RULES
9/30/2020