New York A00193 proposes a monthly stipend for eligible incarcerated individuals upon release from a state correctional facility.

New York A00193 amends the correction law to establish a "gate money program." This program provides eligible incarcerated individuals with a monthly stipend upon release from a state correctional facility. Eligibility requires the individual to have served a minimum of six months and not previously received money from the program. The stipend is no less than $425 per month for up to six months, with a maximum aggregate amount of $2,550. The dollar amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. The program excludes individuals released to another state or federal custody.

New York A00193 proposes a monthly stipend for eligible incarcerated individuals upon release from a state correctional facility.

New York A00193 amends the correction law to establish a "gate money program." This program provides eligible incarcerated individuals with a monthly stipend upon release from a state correctional facility. Eligibility requires the individual to have served a minimum of six months and not previously received money from the program. The stipend is no less than $425 per month for up to six months, with a maximum aggregate amount of $2,550. The dollar amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. The program excludes individuals released to another state or federal custody.