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NY S02211

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Correction Law by adding Section 607 to prohibit double-bunked housing (bunk beds in dormitory settings with multiple inmates in open spaces) in New York correctional facilities
  • Requires the Department of Corrections to move all inmates currently in double-bunked housing to alternative housing accommodations upon the effective date, unless placement in more restrictive housing is appropriate
  • Authorizes the Department of Corrections to promulgate or repeal rules and regulations necessary to implement this prohibition
  • Takes effect ninety days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to the prohibition of double-bunked housing in correctional facilities.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.570

11/3/2021

Committee Referrals

Correction4/28/2021
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction1/20/2021

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