Creates a temporary state commission relating to local correctional facilities in upstate New York
Summary
Creates a temporary state commission relating to local correctional facilities in upstate New York; emphasis shall be placed on medical and mental health care, overcrowding, inmate deaths, use of force and solitary confinement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2017
Last action Jan 3, 2018
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2018
Legislature · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
May 23, 2017
Legislature · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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