New York A03570 requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions.

New York A03570 amends the correction law to require the department to submit a written report to the legislature at least 365 days before seeking to close any correctional facility or institution. The report must include justification for the proposed closure. The legislature may request additional information or data. If the legislature finds the closure unjustified, it cannot occur without a majority vote of each house. The act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

New York A03570 requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions.

New York A03570 amends the correction law to require the department to submit a written report to the legislature at least 365 days before seeking to close any correctional facility or institution. The report must include justification for the proposed closure. The legislature may request additional information or data. If the legislature finds the closure unjustified, it cannot occur without a majority vote of each house. The act takes effect 30 days after becoming law.