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NY A00397
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Burdick
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AI Summary
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Incarcerated individuals over 62 years of age who have served at least 5 years of their sentence may opt out of programs and work assignments and receive a $30 monthly retirement stipend.
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The Department of Correction commissioner must inform all eligible individuals of their retirement option.
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Eligible individuals who initially refuse the retirement benefit may elect to accept it with 30 days written notice to the commissioner.
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Individuals cannot use retirement to avoid completing programs required for parole release, but may stop working while waiting for program availability.
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The act takes effect one year after becoming law, with agencies authorized to adopt implementing regulations immediately.
Legislative Description
Establishes an optional retirement stipend of thirty dollars per month for incarcerated individuals over age sixty-two who have completed at least five years of their sentence.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024