Requires the parole board to grant parole to incarcerated individuals who successfully participate in a temporary release program for two years without interruption immediately prior to appearance before the board.

New York Assembly Bill A00321, introduced on January 8, 2025, proposed that the parole board must grant parole to incarcerated individuals who have successfully participated in a temporary release program for two consecutive years without interruption immediately before their parole board appearance. The bill was referred to the Assembly Correction Committee on January 7, 2026, but did not advance further and died in committee.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Although direct media critiques of Bill A00321 are not found, opponents of similar measures often express concerns about public safety. They may argue that mandating parole based solely on participation in temporary release programs could overlook other critical factors, such as the nature of the original offense or the individual's overall readiness for reintegration, potentially leading to the release of individuals who are not fully prepared to re-enter society.