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A 3110

Relates to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences; to the expansion of merit time; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Maritza Davila and 1 co-sponsor

Expands merit-time credits and reforms indeterminate sentencing and certain controlled-substance penalties to shorten total time served for some offenders.

REFERRED TO CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · A 3110

Bill A 3110 – Summary

Overview

Bill A 3110, introduced January 23, 2025, is a New York Assembly measure titled “Relates to controlled substances and indeterminate sentences; to the expansion of merit time; repealer.” The bill is currently REFERRED TO CORRECTION. A companion Senate version exists as S 5092.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill appears to address reforms related to:
    • Controlled substances offenses and sentencing
    • Indeterminate sentencing structures
    • Expansion of merit time (credit for good conduct or other qualifying behavior)
    • Repeal of one or more existing provisions (repealer)

Note: The exact statutory language and precise policy changes are not provided in the summary you shared. The following sections outline potential areas of impact based on the title.

Key provisions (categories likely affected)

Because the text is not provided, the following are inferred topical areas the bill may cover:
- Controlled substances
- Modifications to penalties for certain drug offenses
- Adjustments to sentencing ranges, thresholds, or offense classifications
- Possible changes to legitimate-use exemptions, diversion programs, or treatment-based options
- Indeterminate sentences
- Revisions to how indeterminate sentences are calculated or served
- Criteria for release or parole consideration tied to indeterminate sentence mechanisms
- Merit time expansion
- Expansion of earned credit toward early release or reduced sentences
- Clarifications on eligibility, calculation, and administration of merit time credits
- Repealer
- Elimination of one or more existing statutory provisions related to controlled substances, sentencing, or merit time
- Possible sunset or modernization of outdated language

Note: Specific dollar amounts, percentages, dates, or concrete changes are not provided in the summary you supplied.

Potential impact

  • Defendants and offenders: Could see changes to penalties for drug offenses, potential changes to how long certain offenders must be incarcerated under indeterminate sentencing, and greater access to merit-time credits that may shorten minimums or overall time served.
  • Correction system: Administrative adjustments to merit time calculations, parole eligibility timelines, and any repealed provisions.
  • Policy landscape: Aligns sentencing and correctional policy with broader reform efforts reflected in related and companion bills (see Related Bills section).

Who would be affected

  • Individuals convicted of controlled substance offenses under current or proposed reforms
  • Inmates and staff within the correctional system responsible for administering merit time and indeterminate sentences
  • Legal practitioners (defense and prosecution) handling drug offenses and sentencing strategy
  • Legislators and reform advocates following related A and S bills (see Related Bills)

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Corrections Committee (CORRECTION)
  • Introduction date: January 23, 2025
  • Legislative actions: Listed twice as “REFERRED TO CORRECTION” on the same date
  • Next steps: The bill would move through committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor votes; a companion Senate bill (S 5092) may be considered in parallel.

Sponsors and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Erik Dilan
  • Cosponsor: Maritza Davila
  • Related bills (prior-session and companion): A 2641, A 6487, A 3955, A 4198, A 154, A 3351, A 1392, A 2241 (prior-session), and S 5092 (companion)

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