Prevents the overdetention of persons due to an outstanding warrant
This bill limits how long someone can be held in a New York state or local jail solely because another state has an outstanding warrant for them. It requires that a person not be detained beyond their scheduled release date for more than 3 days unless the jail was notified the other jurisdiction plans to act on the warrant. The law directly affects individuals detained due to out-of-state warrants and ensures they aren't held unnecessarily while awaiting transfer. The key provision creates a strict 3-day time limit for such detentions, with an exception only when the facility received prior notice from the other jurisdiction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
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