S 8950 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a state board of parole

This bill creates a new state board of parole to decide which incarcerated individuals may be released on parole and set conditions for their release. The board will have 17 members: one statewide-elected commissioner (like a governor), 11 district-elected members, and five appointed members (including one by the governor and one by each legislative leader). It directly affects incarcerated people by establishing a formal process for parole decisions, replacing current procedures with this constitutionally created board. The bill specifies the board's structure and appointment rules but does not detail parole eligibility standards or release criteria.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Dean Murray
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