NY A00341

Requires that annual reports include the voting rates for parole commissioners for persons appearing before them for release.

Introduced House David Weprin (D)
Plain English Summary

New York Assembly Bill A00341, introduced on January 8, 2025, by Assemblymember David Weprin, aimed to amend the executive law to require the State Board of Parole to include each parole commissioner's voting rates in their annual reports. This means the reports would detail how often each commissioner votes to release individuals appearing before them. The bill was referred to the Assembly Correction Committee but did not progress further and died in committee on January 7, 2026.

Supporters Say

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Critics Say

Although direct media critiques of Bill A00341 are not found, opponents of similar transparency initiatives often express concerns about the potential for misinterpretation of data, privacy issues for commissioners, and the risk of undue pressure influencing parole decisions. They argue that focusing on individual voting records might oversimplify the complex factors involved in parole determinations and could lead to unintended consequences.

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