A 9171 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Authorizes a study by the department of corrections and community supervision pertaining to the treatment of aging prison populations

This bill directs the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to conduct a study on aging prison populations. The study will gather data on the demographics of elderly inmates, project future population numbers, and evaluate current conditions regarding housing, medical care, and specialized programs. It also requires an assessment of whether corrections officers receive adequate training to work with older individuals and examines existing oversight mechanisms for their welfare. The department must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature within one year.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Assembly Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Assembly May 28, 2024

How they voted

92–52
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 149
May 28, 2024
D Democratic102
92 Yea 5 Nay 5
90% Yea
R Republican47
47 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
May 28, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
May 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors