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NY A00303
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Creates a 17-member temporary state commission to investigate how to reduce New York's prison population and violent crime rates, with 9 members appointed by the governor (including the chair), 3 by the Senate temporary president, 3 by the Assembly speaker, and 1 each by Senate and Assembly minority leaders
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Directs the commission to examine prison population reduction through sentencing reform, racial inequities in the justice system, drug policy impacts, mental health treatment alternatives, bail reform, and post-release barriers to employment and housing
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Requires investigation of violent crime prevention strategies including body cameras for police, community policing, gun regulations, gang violence, job training for at-risk populations, and reducing high school dropout rates
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Grants the commission powers to hold public and private hearings, access data from state courts and agencies, and employ necessary staff with compensation from appropriated funds
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Mandates submission of findings and legislative recommendations to the governor, Senate temporary president, and Assembly speaker by December 1, 2026, with public posting on the governor's website
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state commission to end mass incarceration and to prevent violence; provides such commission shall investigate, evaluate and make recommendations concerning how to reduce the New York prison population, incidences of violent crime in New York state, and other various topics related to the criminal justice system.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026