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NY A08017
Bill
Status
9/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Amends correction law to require the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to develop discharge plans for wrongfully convicted individuals prior to their release from custody.
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Defines "wrongfully convicted individual" as a person convicted and subsequently determined to be innocent of the crime for which they were convicted.
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Mandates discharge plans address the individual's unique needs including geographic location upon release, housing, education, employment, medical care, and social services.
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Requires discharge plans to provide access to reentry services including case management, employment services, educational services, mental health services, medical care, housing services, and other available social services.
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with authority for the department to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately.
Legislative Description
Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge which includes housing needs, educational needs, employment needs, medical needs, and specific social service needs.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024