NY A09273

Replaces the term "inmate" or "inmates" with "incarcerated individual" or "incarcerated individuals" throughout New York State correction law, executive law, local finance law, mental hygiene law, penal law, public health law, social services law, and New York City administrative code.

Updates terminology in sections addressing medication-assisted treatment programs, shock incarceration, parole procedures, housing standards, feminine hygiene products, and mental health treatment in correctional facilities.

Changes the title of Article 26-A of the Correction Law from "Shock Incarceration Program for State Correctional Inmates" to "Shock Incarceration Program for State Correctional Incarcerated Individuals."

Modifies definitions and references in New York City codes related to detention facilities, telephone services, correctional health authority, and building code requirements for correctional facilities.

Takes effect immediately, with conditional effective dates tied to the enactment of other related 2021 legislation regarding medication-assisted treatment, mental health treatment, double-bunked housing, and pregnancy services.