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NY A07717

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/20/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "educational leave" in Correction Law Section 851 to expand eligibility for the privilege
  • Expands the definition of "eligible inmate" to include inmates who are within two years of meeting the current eligibility requirements for educational leave
  • Educational leave allows inmates to leave institutional premises for up to 14 hours per day for education, vocational training, or related purposes
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the amendments set to expire with the original section

Legislative Description

Provides that for the purposes of educational leave, an eligible inmate shall include an inmate who is within two years of being an eligible inmate.

Last Action

referred to ways and means

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/26/2021
Correction5/20/2021

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