Establishes a pilot project for placement of incarcerated parents close to home.

New York A01573 establishes a pilot project to house incarcerated individuals who are parents of minor children in the correctional facility closest to their child's residence. This aims to facilitate increased contact between the incarcerated individual and their child. The commissioner will oversee this program, which includes eligibility criteria and annual reporting on its effectiveness. The pilot project will run for three years and will be evaluated for potential expansion.

Establishes a pilot project for placement of incarcerated parents close to home.

New York A01573 establishes a pilot project to house incarcerated individuals who are parents of minor children in the correctional facility closest to their child's residence. This aims to facilitate increased contact between the incarcerated individual and their child. The commissioner will oversee this program, which includes eligibility criteria and annual reporting on its effectiveness. The pilot project will run for three years and will be evaluated for potential expansion.