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NY A06258

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Palmesano

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to establish a contraband screening plan including drug-detecting canines at the entrance of each correctional facility

  • Mandates searches of all visitors, correctional staff, bags, and items entering facilities using electronic searches, metal detectors, pat searches, and oral cavity visual inspections

  • Establishes a third-party secure vendor mail program for all non-privileged correspondence and product deliveries to incarcerated individuals

  • Requires staff training on current contraband screening procedures

  • Compels the Commissioner to submit annual reports to the legislature by December 31st detailing canine assignment results, contraband interception attempts, mail program confiscations, and statewide urine test results

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish contraband screening at correctional facilities including canines at the entrances and a third-party secure vendor mail program.

Last Action

referred to correction

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Correction2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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