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Title of bill
An act to amend the correction law, in relation to authorizing employment by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects under the work release program
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects.
Summary of provisions
Section 851 and 870 of the Correction Law is amended by including in the definition of a "work release program" employment by a not-for-profit organization or a public service project.
Justification
The inmate work release program is utilized in prisons across the State of New York. This program is for prisoners who are nearing the completion of their sentence and meet specific eligibility requirements. This program serves as an effective mechanism for prisoners to provide labor to the community while giving the opportunity for supervised and gradual reintegration to society.
This legislation seeks to expand upon the current program by allowing inmates to provide labor to public service projects and not-for-profit organizations, which are vital to the community. Cemeteries, baseball fields, libraries, and parks are just a few examples of under-funded community facilities which require continuous maintenance and grounds keeping. This legislation would increase community enhancement for the taxpayers to benefit from.
Legislative history
2008: S.385 - Passed Senate 2006: S.7018 - Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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