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NY A01962
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Amends Correction Law Section 45, Subdivision 6 to require the Department of Corrections to coordinate with local jail administrators, county chief elected or appointed officials, and county sheriffs when promulgating rules and regulations
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Establishes minimum standards for the review of construction or improvement of correctional facilities and care, custody, correction, treatment, supervision, discipline, and other correctional programs for confined persons
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Allows counties flexibility in establishing minimum staffing ratios within the regulatory framework
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Requires rules and regulations to be forwarded to the governor, temporary president of the senate, and speaker of the assembly no later than January 1 annually
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the promulgation of rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for the construction or improvement of correctional facilities and the care, custody, correction, treatment, supervision, discipline, and other correctional programs for all persons confined in such facilities; allows counties flexibility in establishing minimum staffing ratios.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/5/2022