Relates to reporting requirements for temporary release programs

Latest action May 13, 2026

Adds additional information to reporting requirements for temporary release programs including the number of incarcerated individuals denied participation in each temporary release program and the reasons for denial.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Correction Law.

Committee

Correction · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Crime Victims, Crime And Correction · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1 amends Correction Law § 853 to require DOCCS to submit quar- terly reports to the State Commission of Correction detailing various aspects of temporary release programs, including: the number of partic- ipants and approvals per program; denials and reasons for denial; instances where commissioner approval was required; types of programs and participating employers or educational institutions; as well as statistics on arrests, institutional violations, absconders, discipli- nary proceedings and appeals; and other relevant information. Section 2 sets forth the effective date.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 13, 2026Result: passed
(42) (18) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Senate Crime Victims, Crime And CorrectionMar 17, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Julia Salazar says this is needed

Recent research suggests that well-managed temporary release programs, such as educational and work release, reduce recidivism and facilitate successful reentry by helping incarcerated individuals build employment history, maintain community ties, and develop essential life skills. However, underutilization of these programs, often due to lack of trans- parency, restrictive eligibility criteria, and administrative barriers, limits their impact. Data regarding temporary release programs for incarcerated individuals is currently extremely limited. This bill expands the scope of DOCCS' reporting requirement regarding temporary release programs to include factors such as the number of incarcerated individuals who applied to participate in temporary release programs but were denied and the reasons for such denial, the number and type of temporary release programs in existence, and the number of incarcerated individuals discharged involuntarily from temporary release programs. By increasing transparency and accountability through enhanced reporting, this bill promotes broader access to temporary release opportunities, ultimately contributing to public safety and more effective rehabilitation.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 13, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 13, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
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

Show full history (3 earlier events)

Mar 17, 2026
1ST Report CAL.550
1ST REPORT CAL.550
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate
May 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
NY Senate

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