New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05535

Introduced
2/14/25  
Refer
2/14/25  

Caption

Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.

Summary

Bill A05535 seeks to amend the correction law in New York to provide vocational training to incarcerated individuals in the installation of solar hot water systems. This training aims to equip inmates with skills that could be beneficial upon their release while also addressing the need for hot water in correctional facilities. The bill emphasizes that this vocational training should be provided where practicable, thereby allowing for flexibility in implementation based on facility capabilities.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would modify existing laws regarding the treatment and vocational training of incarcerated individuals. It would specifically mandate that correctional facilities provide training related to solar hot water system installation, potentially leading to improved living conditions in these facilities as well as enhancing the employability of inmates post-release. This aligns with broader goals of rehabilitation and sustainability within the correctional system.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A05535 appears to be generally positive, with discussions highlighting the dual benefits of vocational training for inmates and the improvement of facility amenities. However, there may be concerns regarding the feasibility of implementing such training programs in all correctional facilities, which could lead to varied opinions among stakeholders.

Contention

A notable point of contention may arise regarding the practicality of providing such vocational training in all correctional facilities, particularly those with limited resources or infrastructure. Some lawmakers may argue that the focus should be on more immediate needs within the correctional system, while others could advocate for the long-term benefits of rehabilitation through vocational training.

Companion Bills

NY S04357

Same As Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.

Previously Filed As

NY S02118

Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.

NY S04357

Authorizes vocational training, where practicable, to incarcerated individuals on the installation of solar hot water systems for the provision of hot water to correctional facilities.

HI SCR126

Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.

HI SR105

Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.

HI HR148

Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.

HI HCR153

Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Incrementally And Systematically Reduce The Number Of Inmates Incarcerated In Private, Out-of-state Correctional Facilities.

NY A11507

Establishes standardized procedures for visiting incarcerated individuals in state and local correctional facilities

NY A06666

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make correctional facility water testing results accessible directly, upon request, to incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff in such facilities and make such water testing results available to the public on the website of the department.

NY S06390

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make correctional facility water testing results accessible directly, upon request, to incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff in such facilities and make such water testing results available to the public on the website of the department.

VA HB1162

State correctional facilities; required education or vocational training.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.