S 5817 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to temporary release eligibility for judicially ordered comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment

This bill modifies New York's correction law to expand temporary release eligibility for incarcerated individuals who complete judicially-ordered substance abuse treatment in state facilities. It allows these individuals to qualify for temporary release programs (like work release or community service) without requiring parole eligibility, provided they meet specific criteria. However, it explicitly excludes individuals convicted of sex offenses, violent crimes involving deadly weapons, or serious physical injury, and requires commissioner approval for certain cases. The policy change directly affects incarcerated people in New York state correctional facilities participating in substance abuse treatment programs.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Mar 3, 2025
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REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
upper
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