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NY A08259

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Philip Palmesano

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the maximum reconsideration period for parole denial from 24 months to 60 months for defendants convicted of eligible violent felony offenses.

  • Defines "eligible violent felony offense" to include Class A-I felonies of murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree (where sentence is not death or life without parole); Class A-II felonies of predatory sexual assault and predatory sexual assault against a child; and Class B violent felonies for those sentenced to indeterminate sentences.

  • Applies the extended 60-month reconsideration period to all future incarcerated individuals and currently incarcerated individuals sentenced for eligible violent felonies.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.

Last Action

held for consideration in correction

5/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Correction11/15/2023

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