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NY A06854

Bill

Status

Passed

11/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Gibbs

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 137 of the correction law to require the commissioner to establish a program purchasing fresh produce from New York state farms

  • Mandates distribution of purchased fresh produce to correctional facilities throughout the state

  • Specifies that distributed produce must be used to provide wholesome and nutritious food to incarcerated individuals

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such fresh produce to correctional facilities in the state to be utilized in the provision of wholesome and nutritious food to incarcerated individuals.

Last Action

signed chap.468

11/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Crime Victims, Crime and Correction5/30/2024
Rules5/22/2024
Ways and Means5/14/2024
Correction5/8/2023

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