Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 341: Relates to reporting voting rates for parole commissioners

This bill requires the State Board of Parole to include each commissioner's individual voting rate for releasing people in its annual report to the governor and legislature. The report must track how often each commissioner votes to release individuals appearing before the board for release or community supervision. It amends existing law to mandate this specific data point alongside demographic information about people granted release. The change applies directly to the parole board's reporting process, not to parole decisions themselves. The bill was referred to the Correction committee on January 8, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires parole commissioners' voting rates in annual reports, enhancing transparency and oversight in release decisions - aligns with accountability and reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 142: Increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined

Enacts "Lorraine's Law"; increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole for a violent felony offense shall be determined.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends parole reconsideration period for violent offenders, restricting early release and increasing sentence length per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4645: Requires unanimous agreement by the parole board to release incarcerated individuals on parole

S 4645 requires New York's parole board to unanimously agree before releasing an incarcerated person on parole, replacing previous majority-vote rules. If denied, the board must provide a detailed, written explanation of the denial within two weeks and set a reconsideration date within 24 months. Upon release, individuals receive parole conditions including restitution collection details and a notice that voting rights will be restored. This bill directly affects incarcerated people seeking parole and alters the board's decision-making process under New York's executive law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRequires unanimous parole board agreement, making release harder than previous majority rule. Restricts inmate release, opposing criminal justice reform efforts to reduce incarceration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3853: Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates study on correctional facility deaths to improve conditions, healthcare, and prevent tragedies - directly aligns with criminal justice reform goals like enhancing oversight and safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1644: Provides for a right to representation by counsel for certain actions of the parole board

Provides for a right to representation by counsel in any proceeding where an incarcerated individual is under consideration for release on parole and where such incarcerated individual is financially unable to retain counsel.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeGuarantees legal counsel for indigent parole seekers, directly protecting defendant rights in criminal justice proceedings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5982: Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirects study on prison deaths to improve conditions, healthcare, and policies, aligning with reform goals like preventing tragedies and enhancing oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5701: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires comprehensive reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, directly promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through housing, employment, and medical support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly requires addressing 'medical needs' in reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals, ensuring healthcare access upon release.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 319: Relates to educational leave for eligible incarcerated individuals

Provides that for the purposes of educational leave, an eligible incarcerated individual shall include an incarcerated individual who is within two years of being an eligible incarcerated individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands educational leave eligibility for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key aspects of criminal justice reform in corrections.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for incarcerated individuals by extending eligibility for educational leave, aligning with 'educational access' under the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4078: Provides for money upon release for certain incarcerated individuals; appropriation

This bill establishes a "gate money program" providing eligible formerly incarcerated individuals with a monthly stipend upon release from state correctional facilities. Eligible individuals must have served at least six months and not previously received funds from the program, receiving $425 per month for up to six months (max $2,550 total), adjusted annually for inflation. Payments are made immediately upon release (in cash/check) and monthly thereafter, in addition to other funds, and do not affect eligibility for public assistance benefits. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation from the state general fund, administered by the Department of Corrections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds ($425/month for up to 6 months) for a reentry program, directly increasing government spending on a specific service under budget & taxes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry support ($425/month for 6 months) to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improving rehabilitation and post-incarceration stability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Corrections Probation & Parole

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passed · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 7810: Relates to reporting requirements for temporary release programs

Adds additional information to reporting requirements for temporary release programs including the number of incarcerated individuals denied participation in each temporary release program and the reasons for denial.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds transparency to denials in temporary release programs, supporting oversight and reform through detailed reporting requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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