Provides for money upon release for certain incarcerated individuals; appropriation
This bill establishes a "Gate Money Program" providing eligible individuals released from New York State correctional facilities with monthly cash payments. Specifically, those who served at least six months in state prison and haven't received prior payments get $425 per month for up to six months (capped at $2,550 total), adjusted annually for inflation. Payments are made immediately upon release (cash/check) and then monthly by community supervision agencies, with funds not counting toward public assistance eligibility. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation into a dedicated "gate money fund" and excludes individuals released to other states or federal custody.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Jan 8, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eddie Gibbs
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Demond Meeks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
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