Requires the state board of parole to provide notification to victims upon the conditional release of an incarcerated individual convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household.

New York Assembly Bill A00267, introduced on January 8, 2025, mandates that the State Board of Parole notify victims when an incarcerated individual, convicted of a crime against a family or household member, is conditionally released. This notification must be sent via email if the victim's email address is available; otherwise, it should be sent by certified mail to the victim's last known address. If the victim resides in a domestic abuse shelter, the shelter's director or administrator must also be informed. The bill defines 'members of the same family or household' to include relatives by blood or marriage, current or former spouses, and individuals who share a child, regardless of marital status or cohabitation history. The bill was referred to the Assembly Correction Committee on January 7, 2026, but did not progress further.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Although there is no direct media coverage criticizing Bill A00267, potential concerns with similar legislation include the administrative burden on the parole system to track and notify victims, especially if victims have relocated or changed contact information. Additionally, there may be privacy considerations for both victims and offenders, and challenges in ensuring timely and accurate notifications. Critics might also argue that such requirements could strain resources and divert attention from other rehabilitation and reintegration efforts for released individuals.