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NY S07646
Bill
Status
6/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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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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Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to develop and offer a discharge plan to each wrongfully convicted individual prior to their release, in consultation with nonprofit providers and the individual.
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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 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 sixty days after becoming law, with authority for rule and regulation implementation to be completed by the effective date.
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
6/4/2024