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S791Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA3670

Prohibits work release programs from operating in areas zoned exclusively residential by a municipality

Sponsor James S. AlesiSD-55Affects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
In Senate Committee
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Crime Victims, Crime And Correction

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James S. Alesi

Senator · Senate District 55

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History

  1. Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
  2. Committed to rules
  3. Advanced to third reading
  4. 2nd report cal.
  5. 1st report cal.275
  6. Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

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A3670Assembly

Prohibits work release programs from operating in areas zoned exclusively residential by a municipality

In Assembly Committee · Correction · Sponsor David Koon

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Title of bill

An act to amend the correction law, in relation to work release programs

Purpose

This bill would mandate that work release programs for inmates shall not be allowed to operate in areas zoned exclusively residential by a municipality.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1: amends subdivision 3 of section 852 of the Correction Law, as amended by Chapter 691 of the Laws of 1997. Work release programs may no longer operate in areas zoned exclusively residential by municipalities.

Justification

Due to a multitude of problems with work release programs for inmates, it is necessary to tighten regulations of such programs. This bill aims to close a rather troublesome loophole regarding inmates being released for work programs in residential areas.

Prior legislative history

2003-2004: S.947 - Passed Senate; 2005-2006: S.967 Passed Senate; 2007-2008 - Passed Senate.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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