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NY S05701
Bill
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to develop discharge plans for wrongfully convicted individuals prior to their release, in consultation with non-profit providers and the individual
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Defines "wrongfully convicted individual" as a person who was convicted and subsequently determined to be innocent of the crime for which they were convicted
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Discharge plans must address the individual's unique needs including geographic location upon release, housing, education, employment, medical care, and social services
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Reentry services must include case management and connections to employment services, educational services, mental health services, medical care, housing services, and other social services
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge which includes housing needs, educational needs, employment needs, medical needs, and specific social service needs.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
3/4/2026