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NY A05388
Bill
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Philip Palmesano
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision commissioner to establish a contraband screening plan at all correctional facilities
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Mandates use of leashed and controlled drug-detection canines at the entrance of each correctional facility
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Authorizes searches of visitors, staff, bags, and items using electronic searches, metal detectors, pat searches, visual searches, and other legal technology at the commissioner's discretion
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Requires implementation of a third-party secure vendor mail program for delivery of all non-privileged correspondence and products to incarcerated individuals
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Mandates annual reporting to the legislature by December 31st on canine assignments, contraband confiscation data, and urine test results conducted statewide
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish contraband screening at correctional facilities including canines at the entrances and a third-party secure vendor mail program.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024