NY A00193

Creates a "gate money program" providing monthly stipends of at least $425 for up to six months to individuals released from state correctional facilities after serving a minimum of six months

Sets maximum total benefit at $2,550 per person, with annual inflation adjustments based on the consumer price index

Initial payment delivered immediately upon release as cash or check; subsequent monthly payments distributed by the community supervision agency

Stipend payments excluded from eligibility calculations for public assistance programs

Establishes a dedicated "gate money fund" with an initial appropriation of $25 million from the state general fund

Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to collect data and report annually to the governor and legislative leaders on program participation