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NY A05058
Bill
Status
2/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Philip Palmesano
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to establish a contraband screening plan including drug-detection canines at each correctional facility entrance.
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Mandates screening of visitors, staff, bags, and items entering facilities using electronic searches, metal detectors, pat searches, visual cavity searches, and other legal technology methods.
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Requires staff training on current contraband screening procedures and implementation of a third-party secure vendor mail program for all non-privileged correspondence and products delivered to incarcerated individuals.
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Directs the commissioner to report annually to the legislature by December 31st on canine assignments, contraband confiscation attempts, third-party vendor program data, and results of statewide urine tests.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish contraband screening at correctional facilities including canines at the entrances and a third-party secure vendor mail program.
Last Action
held for consideration in correction
5/10/2022