New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03696

Introduced
1/30/25  
Refer
1/30/25  

Caption

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations on violence in state correctional facilities including the causes and consequences of such violence with a particular emphasis on changes in levels of violence and the causes of those changes.

Summary

Bill A03696 establishes a temporary state commission tasked with studying and making recommendations regarding violence in state correctional facilities. The commission will focus on understanding the causes and consequences of violence, particularly changes in violence levels over time. It will consist of fourteen members, including representatives from various correctional and mental health organizations, as well as appointed members from the governor and legislative leaders. The commission is expected to publish a final report with findings and recommendations within two years of its establishment.

Impact

The bill will create a new commission that will have the authority to access all state correctional facilities and relevant documents. This commission aims to provide insights that could lead to legislative or administrative changes in how violence in correctional facilities is addressed. The findings could influence future policies and practices within the state's correctional system, potentially leading to reforms aimed at reducing violence and improving safety for both inmates and staff.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A03696 appears to be cautiously optimistic, with support from various stakeholders who recognize the need to address violence in correctional facilities. However, there may be concerns regarding the effectiveness of the commission and the implementation of its recommendations, as well as the potential for political disagreements on the findings and suggested reforms.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the composition of the commission, particularly the balance of representation between correctional staff unions and advocacy groups for inmates. Some stakeholders may argue that the commission's focus should prioritize the safety of correctional officers, while others may emphasize the need for addressing inmate rights and rehabilitation. The differing perspectives on the root causes of violence and the best methods for addressing it could lead to debates among commission members and the broader public.

Companion Bills

NY S03817

Same As Establishes a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations on violence in state correctional facilities including the causes and consequences of such violence with a particular emphasis on changes in levels of violence and the causes of those changes.

Previously Filed As

NY S01923

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations on violence in state correctional facilities including the causes and consequences of such violence with a particular emphasis on changes in levels of violence and the causes of those changes.

NY S03817

Establishes a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations on violence in state correctional facilities including the causes and consequences of such violence with a particular emphasis on changes in levels of violence and the causes of those changes.

NY S04168

Establishes the temporary state commission on intimate partner violence, within the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to study, report on and make recommendations on the prevalence, causes, effects, risks and costs of such violence.

NY A00326

Establishes a task force to study the frequency and seriousness of violence that occurs on school grounds and the causes of such violence; and make recommendations on school safety in the state of New York.

NY S01251

Establishes a task force to study the frequency and seriousness of violence that occurs on school grounds and the causes of such violence; and make recommendations on school safety in the state of New York.

NY AR126

Establishes Prison Gang Violence Task Force to study security and safety in State correctional facilities.

NY SB447

Creating a domestic violence task force to study domestic violence across the state and make policy recommendations.

NY HB872

To establish the Ohio Economic Task Force on Gun Violence and Violent Crimes to study the impact of gun violence and other violent crimes on Ohio businesses.

NY SR113

States findings of the Senate and condemns political violence, honors the lives of those killed or injured, and calls on all Idahoans to reject all forms of such violence.

NY HB2105

Regional correctional facilities; investigation of acts of violence.

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