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NY S09580

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Correction Law Section 500-j to allow members of the legislature to request accompanying staff members visit local correctional facilities at pleasure.

  • Staff accompaniment is permitted only if the request does not impact the facility's ability to supervise, manage, and control operations as determined by the county sheriff or relevant corrections commissioner.

  • Maintains existing visitation rights for governor, lieutenant-governor, state constitutional officers, judges, district attorneys, and clergy.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Expands who may visit local correctional facilities to include accompanying staff of legislative members and members of the department of corrections and community supervision requested by a legislative member.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules10/17/2022

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