BILL NUMBER: S1644
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to providing a right to
representation by counsel for certain actions of the parole board
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To provide a right to counsel to individuals under consideration for
parole.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Provides a right to counsel to individuals under consideration for
parole.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Parole process, is complex but incredibly important, particularly
for individuals who have worked so hard to grow during their incarcera-
tion. Having the guidance of a lawyer to review both technical and
substantive details within the process, as well as represent the indi-
vidual, will ensure fair and equitable outcomes.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New proposal in 2022.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
TBD.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effective on the first of March, next succeeding the
date upon which it shall become a law.