NY A00116

Prohibits withholding of time allowances (sentence reductions) for incarcerated individuals who fail to complete assigned programs due to circumstances beyond their control.

Applies the protection across multiple sections of correction law governing time allowances for both indeterminate and determinate sentences.

Extends the protection to earned eligibility program credits and presumptive release eligibility, preventing revocation when program failure results from circumstances beyond the person's control.

Updates gender-neutral language throughout the correction law by replacing "his" with "or her" in relevant sections.

Takes effect immediately, with provisions for automatic expiration and reversion to prior law on specified dates per existing statutory schedules.