NY A01392

Expands merit time allowance eligibility to all inmates except those serving life without parole, murder in the first degree, incest, terrorism, aggravated harassment of an employee, or attempts/conspiracies to commit such offenses.

Removes prior restrictions that excluded inmates convicted of violent felonies, A-I felonies, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide from merit time eligibility.

Adds six specific pathways for earning merit time: completing GED or higher education coursework; completing substance abuse or other treatment programs; completing vocational training; performing six months in skilled job assignments; completing 18 college credits; or performing 400 hours of community work service.

Repeals section 803-b of the correction law relating to limited credit time allowances.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to persons currently incarcerated, newly sentenced, and those with incomplete sentences.