Relates to the effectiveness thereof

BILL NUMBER:S4906

Title of bill

An act to amend chapter 29 of the laws of 2011 amending the executive law and other laws relating to the adoption of the interstate compact for juveniles by the state of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

Purpose of the Bill:

The purpose of this bill is to continue New York's participation in the current Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ). The authority for New York to participate in such ICJ will expire on September 1, 2015, unless legislation is enacted to extend it.

The primary purpose of the ICJ is to provide uniform provisions for states to follow regarding the interstate sending and receiving of alleged or adjudicated juveniles, delinquents or status offenders who are on parole or probation or who have absconded, escaped or run away from supervision.

Summary of Provisions:

Section one would continue New York's participation in the current ICJ through September 1, 2020. Section two provides that the act would take effect immediately.

Existing Law:

Chapter 155 of the Laws of 1955 authorized New York's participation in a prior Interstate Compact for Juveniles. Presently, no state participates in that Interstate Compact.

Chapter 29 of the laws of 2011 authorized New York's participation as a Member State in the current ICJ. This ICJ was originally proposed in 2002. Currently, all States and the District of Colombia and the US Virgin Islands are parties to this ICJ.

Chapter 335 of the Laws of 2013 continued New York's participation as a Member State in the ICJ through September 1, 2015.

Prior Legislative History:

New York's participation in the current ICJ was enacted through Chapter 29 of the Laws of 2011 and previously extended through Chapter 335 of the Laws of 2013.

Statement in Support:

New York's authorization to participate as a Member State of the ICJ will expire on September 1, 2015, unless extended. If legislation to authorize New York's continued participation is not enacted, the State will have no agreed-upon process for the return of juveniles, delinquents or status offenders who are on probation or parole and who have absconded, escaped or run away from supervision, to or from any other state in the nation. If this were to happen, each transfer of a

covered youth between New York and any other state in the country would require an arduous negotiation of the terms of that particular transfer and may not be approved.

Budget Implications:

Enactment of this legislation would not result in an increase in year-to-year State or local spending.

Local Impact:

Local social services districts and probation departments rely upon New York State's ability to send to other states or receive from other states, youth covered under the ICJ, when necessary. Therefore, it is expected that localities will support this legislation.

Effective Date:

The act would take effect immediately.