Asking Albany · Res 0221-2026
Legislation allowing family and friends of incarcerated individuals to deliver packages in person during prison visits
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation allowing family and friends of incarcerated individuals to deliver packages in person during prison visits
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Allowing family and friends of incarcerated individuals to deliver packages in person during prison visits.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Criminal Justice
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
NYC Council