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NY S05094
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the State Board of Parole to deny conditional release or parole to violent felony offenders if the board finds, in writing and by clear and convincing evidence, that release would pose an imminent threat to society
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Requires violent felony offenders denied release under this provision to remain imprisoned for their full maximum term or aggregate maximum term
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Empowers the State Board of Parole to withhold good behavior time allowances from violent felony offenders upon a written finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person would pose an imminent threat to society if released
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Applies to offenses defined as violent felony offenses under Penal Law section 70.02, subdivision one
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the state board of parole to require a violent felony offender to serve their maximum term, if, by clear and convincing evidence, release would pose an imminent threat to society; authorizes the withholding of good behavior allowances of violent felony offenders by the state board of parole upon such a finding.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026