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NY A06784
Bill
Status
4/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Creates a temporary state commission on custodial sexual misconduct to study the prevalence of sexual misconduct between inmates and employees in state correctional facilities and facilities operated by the office of children and family services.
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Commission shall consist of nine members: three appointed by the governor (including the commissioners of correctional services and children and family services, and the chairman of the state commission of correction), four appointed by legislative leaders (mental health professionals, criminal justice advocates, and academic professionals), and two appointed by minority leaders of the senate and assembly.
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Commission is authorized to conduct studies, inquiries, surveys, and analyses; hold public and private hearings; request assistance and data from state and local agencies; and employ necessary personnel within appropriated amounts.
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Commission shall submit findings, plans, and legislative recommendations to the governor and legislature no later than December 31 in the year following enactment.
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Act takes effect immediately and automatically repeals on December 31 in the year following enactment.
Legislative Description
Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate sexual misconduct in state correctional facilities among inmates and employees; devises a reporting system for notification of such misconduct to appropriate authorities; establishes duties and membership of such commission.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
4/26/2022