New York S05092 amends the correction law to expand eligibility for merit time and repeals provisions for limited credit time for incarcerated.

New York S05092 amends the correction law to expand eligibility for merit time for incarcerated individuals, excluding those serving certain sentences. It repeals provisions for limited credit time for incarcerated individuals. The changes apply to individuals in custody serving indeterminate or determinate sentences on the effective date, those sentenced on or after the effective date, and those who have not completed service of sentences imposed prior to the effective date. The bill also modifies the executive law to align with these changes.

New York S05092 amends the correction law to expand eligibility for merit time and repeals provisions for limited credit time for incarcerated.

New York S05092 amends the correction law to expand eligibility for merit time for incarcerated individuals, excluding those serving certain sentences. It repeals provisions for limited credit time for incarcerated individuals. The changes apply to individuals in custody serving indeterminate or determinate sentences on the effective date, those sentenced on or after the effective date, and those who have not completed service of sentences imposed prior to the effective date. The bill also modifies the executive law to align with these changes.