What's happening
This bill requires that incarcerated individuals who complete two uninterrupted years in a temporary release program must be granted parole.
Why it matters
Creates a clear pathway to parole for incarcerated individuals. who demonstrate sustained responsibility and good behavior by completing two uninterrupted years in a temporary release program, potentially reducing uncertainty and arbitrary decision-making in parole outcomes.
Could encourage greater participation in temporary release programs. (such as work release or educational release), which are designed to prepare individuals for reintegration and reduce recidivism by offering real-world experience and responsibility.
Shifts the balance of discretion away from the parole board. for this subset of incarcerated individuals, making parole a mandatory outcome after meeting the specified criteria rather than leaving it to subjective assessment or changing standards.
May result in earlier release for some incarcerated people. , leading to possible reductions in prison populations and associated costs, while also raising questions about public safety and support for those transitioning back into the community.
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Who cares
Incarcerated individuals in temporary release programs
The bill would guarantee parole to those who successfully participate for two uninterrupted years immediately before their parole board appearance.
State Board of Parole
The board would have to grant parole to qualifying individuals notwithstanding the requirements of Executive Law section 259-i(2)(a).
Temporary release program administrators
Successful participation for two uninterrupted years immediately before a board appearance would become the basis for mandatory parole.
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Guarantee Parole After Successful Release
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Sponsors
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History
- Referred to correction
- Referred to correction
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Automatic Parole for Program Graduates
In Senate Committee · Crime Victims, Crime And Correction · Sponsor Luis R. Sepúlveda
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STATE OF NEW YORK
321
2025-2026 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 8, 2025
Introduced by M. of A. WEPRIN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Correction
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to procedures for the conduct of the work of the state board of parole
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 259-i of the executive law is amended by adding a new paragraph (f) to read as follows:
(f) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subdivision, an incarcerated individual who has successfully participated in a temporary release program for two years without interruption immediately prior to such incarcerated individual's board appearance shall be granted parole.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00629-01-5
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