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NY A06900
Bill
Status
5/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York State Board of Parole to include at least three specific types of members: one current or former law enforcement member, one crime victim or victim representative, and one formerly incarcerated person who has completed all post-release conditions including parole.
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Maintains the existing board size of not more than nineteen members appointed by the governor with senate approval, with six-year terms.
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Requires that any replacement for a departing member with one of the three specified backgrounds must have the same background as the person they replace.
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Applies only to board vacancies going forward; does not require additional appointments if the board already includes members matching these three categories.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires that the state board of parole include a member who is a current or former member of law enforcement, a member who has in the past been a victim of a crime or the representative of a victim of a past crime and a member who is an individual who was formerly incarcerated and has satisfied all conditions of post-incarceration release, including parole.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024