NY A08276

Removes the restriction that previously excluded felonies defined in articles 220 and 221 of the penal law from early discharge eligibility.

Allows the Board of Parole to discharge any person from parole, presumptive release, conditional release, or post-release supervision prior to sentence expiration if in the best interests of society.

Requires the parolee or releasee to have completed at least three consecutive years of unrevoked community supervision before discharge eligibility.

Maintains the requirement that individuals make good faith efforts to comply with any court-ordered restitution, mandatory surcharges, sex offender registration fees, or DNA databank fees before discharge can be granted.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.