New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 3929: Authorizes certain incarcerated individuals serving an indeterminate sentence to receive good time allowances of up to 1/3 of their minimum sentences
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3929 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes certain incarcerated individuals serving an indeterminate sentence to receive good time allowances of up to 1/3 of their minimum sentences. Primary sponsor: Zellnor Myrie (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes incarcerated individual's serving indeterminate sentences of imprisonment for offenses involving controlled substances and marihuana to receive good time allowances against the minimum terms of their sentences not to exceed one-third of the minimum term imposed; provides that drug offenders can receive good behavior allowances for progress in assigned treatment programs and willing performance of duties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zellnor Myrie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
- REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION