NY S01970

Prohibits withholding of time allowances (sentence reductions) from incarcerated individuals who fail to complete assigned programs due to circumstances beyond their control in institutions under the Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Hygiene.

Applies the restriction on withholding time allowances to multiple sections of Correction Law governing indeterminate sentences (§803), determinate sentences (§804), and merit time allowances (§803(d)).

Extends the protection to earned eligibility programs under §805, ensuring individuals cannot be denied credit for assigned work and treatment programs when failure to complete is due to circumstances beyond their control.

Prevents revocation of presumptive release under §806 when an incarcerated individual fails to continue participation in assigned programs due to circumstances beyond their control, while maintaining other grounds for revocation.

Takes effect immediately with sunset provisions tied to existing law expiration dates in chapter 3 of the laws of 1995.