New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5701: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge

Passed one chamber Last action June 5, 2026: COMMITTED TO RULES

Plain-language summary

S 5701 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to establish discharge plans and reentry services for wrongfully convicted individuals upon their discharge. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): COMMITTED TO RULES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.