New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00061

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  

Caption

Provides that the state shall pay to the city or county operating a facility, including whenever a person confined during proceedings pursuant to article ten of the mental hygiene law has been placed in any county jail or penitentiary, or a city prison operated by a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the actual per day per capita cost as certified to the state commissioner of corrections and community supervision by the appropriate local official for the care of such person as approved by the director of the budget.

Summary

Bill S00061 amends the executive law to establish a reimbursement rate for local governments housing certain individuals, including those on parole or under post-release supervision, in jails or penitentiaries. Specifically, it mandates that the state will reimburse cities or counties for the actual per day per capita cost of care for these individuals, as certified by local officials and approved by the state budget director. This provision aims to alleviate the financial burden on local governments that accommodate individuals who are not detained under formal legal processes.

Impact

The bill will impact state laws by introducing a financial obligation for the state to reimburse local governments for housing certain individuals. This change is significant as it formalizes the state's responsibility towards the costs incurred by local facilities, potentially leading to changes in budgeting and resource allocation at both state and local levels. It may also influence how local governments manage their jail populations and the types of individuals they choose to house.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S00061 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant committee discussions available at this time. However, the bill's intent to provide financial support to local governments may garner support from municipal leaders who are concerned about the costs associated with housing individuals not formally charged with crimes.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history for this bill. However, potential concerns could arise from local governments regarding the adequacy of reimbursement rates or the criteria for certification of costs, which may be points of discussion as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

NY A05193

Same As Provides that the state shall pay to the city or county operating a facility, including whenever a person confined during proceedings pursuant to article ten of the mental hygiene law has been placed in any county jail or penitentiary, or a city prison operated by a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the actual per day per capita cost as certified to the state commissioner of corrections and community supervision by the appropriate local official for the care of such person as approved by the director of the budget.

Previously Filed As

NY S00042

Provides that the state shall pay to the city or county operating a facility, including whenever a person confined during proceedings pursuant to article ten of the mental hygiene law has been placed in any county jail or penitentiary, or a city prison operated by a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the actual per day per capita cost as certified to the state commissioner of corrections and community supervision by the appropriate local official for the care of such person as approved by the director of the budget.

NY A05193

Provides that the state shall pay to the city or county operating a facility, including whenever a person confined during proceedings pursuant to article ten of the mental hygiene law has been placed in any county jail or penitentiary, or a city prison operated by a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the actual per day per capita cost as certified to the state commissioner of corrections and community supervision by the appropriate local official for the care of such person as approved by the director of the budget.

NY A10466

Limits the reimbursement rate paid by the city school district to a charter school for charter school facilities expansion in a city school district located in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants by changing "actual rental costs" to "reasonable rental costs"; defines "reasonable rental costs".

NY S01065

Establishes Three King's day as a school holiday for all public schools in a city school district of a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants.

NY S09692

Creates a private right of action by a tenant against a landlord in a city having a population of one million or more persons over sidewalk sheds.

NY HB1461

Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility operated by or for the county and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement or detention.

NY A08856

Enacts the "mandatory arbitration & business licensing act"; provides that no state agency or local government shall issue or renew a covered license to any person that refuses to certify that such person will not, as the owner or operator of a business or provider of services in the state or a local government operating pursuant to such license; makes related provisions.

NY S08126

Enacts the "mandatory arbitration & business licensing act"; provides that no state agency or local government shall issue or renew a covered license to any person that refuses to certify that such person will not, as the owner or operator of a business or provider of services in the state or a local government operating pursuant to such license; makes related provisions.

NY A07618

Requires the board of elections in a city with a population of one million or more to notify by mail state and county party committees and certain elected officials prior to a change of polling place.

NY S04274

Requires the board of elections in a city with a population of one million or more to notify by mail state and county party committees and certain elected officials prior to a change of polling place.

Similar Bills

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