Bill
A 3688
Expands eligibility and participation in prison work release programs, increasing access for incarcerated individuals and guiding corrections, employers, and reentry services.
Title: Relates to expanding prison work release program eligibility and participation
Bill Number: A 3688
Status: Referred to Correction (January 30, 2025)
Introduced: January 30, 2025
Classification: Bill
Sponsors:
- Primary: David Weprin
- Cosponsor: Phil Steck
Related Bills:
- A 9558 (prior-session)
- A 7587 (prior-session)
- A 6481 (prior-session)
- S 7029 (companion)
Legislative Actions:
- 2025-01-30: Referred to Correction
- 2025-01-30: Referred to Correction (duplicate entry)
Overview and Intent
- A 3688 aims to expand eligibility and participation in prison work release programs. The explicit text outlining the new eligibility criteria, program parameters, funding, and implementation details is not provided in the available information. The bill’s stated purpose is to broaden access to work release opportunities for incarcerated individuals, potentially increasing participation in such programs.
What the Bill Would Do (High-Level)
- Expand Eligibility: The bill would broaden the set of inmates who qualify for prison work release programs.
- Expand Participation: The bill would increase the number or proportion of eligible inmates who may participate in work release, and/or extend the scope of activities included in these programs.
- Operational/Program Implications: While specifics are not provided here, expansion typically involves adjustments to intake criteria, supervision requirements, work release hours, and partnerships with employers or community programs. The exact changes would be found in the bill’s text.
Who Would Be Affected
- Incarcerated Individuals: Those who would become eligible under the expanded criteria and potentially participate in work release.
- Corrections/Prison Administration: Agencies implementing and supervising work release programs; possible staffing, scheduling, and oversight considerations.
- Employers and Community Programs: Entities that partner with work release programs to provide employment and/or supervised activities.
- Families and Reentry Services: Individuals and programs supporting reintegration, given potential changes in work release participation rates.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations
- First Step: Referred to the Correction Committee on January 30, 2025, indicating the bill will undergo committee review, potential amendments, and hearings.
- Next Steps: If advanced, mechanisms would include committee votes, potential floor consideration, and negotiations with the Senate companion (S 7029) and related bills (A 9558, A 7587, A 6481) for alignment.
- Text and Fiscal Notes: The available information does not include the bill’s actual text or any fiscal impact analysis. Detailed provisions, fiscal implications, and effective dates would be in the introduced and any amended versions.
Notes for Review
- Readers seeking specifics should consult the bill’s official text and any fiscal notes once released, as well as the committee hearing records. The companion Senate bill is S 7029, which may provide parallel or related provisions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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