NY A08855

Establishes the detention support program within the Office for New Americans to provide financial assistance to individuals and families of detained persons

Authorizes fund distribution for bond payments to secure release from detention and travel stipends for visitation with detained individuals both in and out of state

Requires the office to establish eligibility criteria prioritizing individuals and families facing financial hardship, and to coordinate with community-based organizations for outreach

Creates the detention support program fund in the joint custody of the comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance, funded through appropriations, transfers, and donations

Mandates annual reporting to the governor and legislature on funds disbursed, number of individuals assisted, and recommendations for future funding, with publicly available expenditure data excluding personally identifiable information

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law