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NY A00260
Bill
Status
1/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Creates a 17-member temporary state commission to investigate and recommend ways to reduce the New York prison population and violent crime incidence in the state.
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Commission membership includes 9 members appointed by the governor (including chair), 3 by senate president, 1 by senate minority leader, 3 by assembly speaker, and 1 by assembly minority leader.
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Directs commission to investigate prison population reduction topics including sentencing reform, racial inequities, drug policy impacts, mental health treatment alternatives, and bail reform.
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Directs commission to examine violent crime reduction strategies including community policing, police body cameras, gun control measures, educational opportunities, and gang violence prevention.
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Requires commission to submit findings and legislative recommendations to the governor and legislative leaders by December 1, 2024, and publish findings online on the governor's website.
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state commission to end mass incarceration and to prevent violence; provides such commission shall investigate, evaluate and make recommendations concerning how to reduce the New York prison population, incidences of violent crime in New York state, and other various topics related to the criminal justice system.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024