NY A00876

Requires the commissioner of corrections to establish a staffing plan for uniformed and non-uniformed employees at all correctional facilities.

Mandates minimum staffing ratios of at least 1.75 correction officers for every seven-day security post and 1.25 correction officers for each five-day security post.

Requires the commissioner to submit annual staffing plan reports by December 31st to legislative committees detailing required versus actual staffing levels, closed posts, eliminated positions, and overtime costs by facility.

Prohibits requiring inmates to waive religious rights, including daily prayer, as a condition for participation in correctional programs.

Grants inmates exemptions from work assignments that conflict with religious observances and Sabbath days upon request.