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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
- Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting parole for any inmates convicted for homicide unless five or more members of the parole board are present at the hearing
Purpose
To prohibit parole for any inmates convicted of homicide unless five or more members of the Parole Board are present at the hearing
Summary of provisions
Amends section 259-c of the Executive law to prohibit parole for any inmates convicted of homicide unless five or more members of the Parole Board are present at the hearing
Justification
This bill is designed to ensure that adequate review is made of a prisoner's request for parole.
Legislative history
2008-07: S.745 Referred to Crime Victims, Crime and Correction 2006-05: S.2384 Passed Senate 2005 2004: S.5826 Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
Immediately.
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