Establishes a third-party secure vendor mail program
This bill requires New York correctional facilities to use approved third-party vendors for all non-legal mail and product deliveries to incarcerated individuals, replacing current methods. It mandates that the commissioner establish this program and report annual data on contraband seized through it to the legislature by December 31. The law applies directly to incarcerated people in state correctional facilities and sets clear rules for vendor oversight. Key provisions include banning direct inmate product orders and requiring annual transparency reports on confiscated items. The policy change aims to standardize and secure delivery systems while providing legislative oversight.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CORRECTION
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Phil Palmesano
RRepublican
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