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NY A05737
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
William Barclay
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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" with opportunity to be heard.
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Requires a minimum of three or more board members (as determined by board rules) to personally interview inmates eligible for parole, instead of allowing a single member to conduct interviews.
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Mandates that parole determinations be unanimous by agreement of the board members conducting the interview.
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Applies these requirements to both inmates eligible for parole under Penal Law section 70.40 and inmates serving indeterminate sentences at the expiration of their minimum period.
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Takes effect immediately, with certain provisions subject to expiration and reversion pursuant to existing law regarding the parole board.
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
held for consideration in correction
4/26/2022