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NY A06487
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Expands visitation rights at local correctional facilities to include accompanying staff of state legislature members, county legislative body members, and New York City council members when requested by the legislator.
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Permits accompanying staff only if the request does not impair the facility's ability to supervise, manage, and control operations as determined by the county sheriff, city commissioner of correction, or Westchester county commissioner of correction.
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Maintains existing visitation rights for state officials, judges, district attorneys, and clergy while adding the new staff accompaniment provision.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Expands who may visit local correctional facilities to include accompanying staff of legislative members and members of the department of corrections and community supervision requested by a legislative member.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024