Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 24, 2026Result: passed
(53) (8) (0) (2)
Senate bill · S6365 (2025-26)
Relates to certain information provided to incarcerated individuals upon their release
PassedLatest action May 19, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A5819, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Relates to certain information provided to incarcerated individuals upon their release, relating to the payment of funds required by section one hundred twenty-five of this article in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card.
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Amends the Correction Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Mandates any financial institution that enters into a contract with the State of New York to issue release debit cards to incarcerated individ- uals upon their release, must provide a clear, understandable, and detailed schedule of fees with each card.
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Where it stands
Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Correction · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Crime Victims, Crime And Correction · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Julia Salazar says this is needed
Upon release from correctional facilities, individuals are given their personal funds on debit cards, known.as release debit cards. While these cards are intended to aid in the transition back into society, they often come laden with hidden fees for basic transactions such as balance inquiries, ATM withdrawals, and monthly service fees. These fees can quickly erode the limited funds available to the cardholder, impacting their ability to afford basic necessities during a critical period of reentry. The lack of transparency and the complexity of the fee struc- tures make it difficult for individuals to make informed financial deci- sions. This legislation requires financial institutions to ensure full disclo- sure of all fees pertaining to release debit cards. Such disclosures would be provided in a physical form and, if feasible, electronic form; and would be available in the six most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York State, thus ensuring equitable access to essential financial informa- tion. This legislation also mandates that any amendments to the fee structure be communicated to the cardholder with sufficient advance notice, there- by facilitating informed financial decision-making and enhancing the financial stability of individuals reintegrating into society.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Senate Crime Victims, Crime And CorrectionMar 17, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 22, 2025Result: passed
(47) (10) (0) (5)Vote: Committee vote · Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Senate Crime Victims, Crime And CorrectionMar 25, 2025Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (1)
Full history
- May 19, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- May 19, 2026
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- Mar 30, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.333
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.333
NY Assembly
- Mar 30, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S6365
NY Assembly
- Mar 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.333
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.333
NY Assembly
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- Mar 26, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
- Mar 24, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Mar 24, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Mar 24, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Mar 19, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 18, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 17, 2026
1ST Report CAL.547
1ST REPORT CAL.547
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 27, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- May 22, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 22, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Mar 27, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Mar 26, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Mar 25, 2025
1ST Report CAL.610
1ST REPORT CAL.610
NY Senate
- Mar 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate
- Feb 20, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
NY Assembly