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A 11008

Relates to the effectiveness of certain county-tribal detention agreements between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida county and Madison county

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pamela Hunter

The bill makes county-tribal detention agreements with the Oneida Nation fully enforceable by deeming them approved and extends related corrections-law provisions to 2033.

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Bill Summary · A 11008

Bill Summary: A.11008 (2025-2026) – Oneida County/Madison County - County-Tribal Detention Agreements

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Bill: A.11008
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Introduced by: Assembly Member Pamela Hunter
  • Committee: Correction
  • Purpose: To affirm and extend the enforceability of two county-tribal detention agreements between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida County, and between the Oneida Indian Nation and Madison County. The bill also revises the maturation timing for these agreements and aligns related provisions with prior 2024 corrections law changes.

Key Provisions

Section 1 – Oneida County–Tribal Detention Agreement

  • References the agreement executed on May 23, 2024, between Oneida County and the Oneida Indian Nation.
  • Provision: Upon the agreement’s effective date, and for a defined period (initially stated as three years in the current text), it shall be deemed approved, ratified, validated, and confirmed by the Legislature.
  • Effect: Ensures the agreement is fully enforceable in all respects regarding rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges of all parties.

Section 2 – Madison County–Tribal Detention Agreement

  • References the agreement executed on May 28, 2024, between Madison County and the Oneida Indian Nation.
  • Provision: Upon the agreement’s effective date, and for a defined period (initially stated as two years in the current text), it shall be deemed approved, ratified, validated, and confirmed by the Legislature.
  • Effect: Ensures the agreement is fully enforceable in all respects regarding rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges of all parties.

Section 3 – Sunset and Subsequent Amendments to 2024 Corrections Law

  • Revises the current 2024 corrections-law amendment (Chapter 213) terms:
    • Section 5 specifies that the act takes effect immediately, with expiration/reenactment dates stretched:
    • The related provisions (Section 3) expire May 23, 2033 (originally May 23, 2027).
    • Other related provisions (Section 4) expire May 28, 2033 (originally May 28, 2026).
    • Clarifies that amendments to Section 500-c of the correction law do not affect repeal of those sections, and are repealed together.

Section 4 – Repeal Alignment

  • Ensures that the amendments to Sections 853 and 854 of the county law (Sections 1 and 2 of this bill) are not affected by their ultimate repeal, and that repeal aligns with the broader repeal schedule.

Effective Date and Duration

  • Immediate effect upon enactment.
  • Initial “approval/validation” durations:
    • Oneida County–tribal detention agreement: previously stated as three years.
    • Madison County–tribal detention agreement: previously stated as two years.
  • The bill reaffirms these agreements and extends or aligns their enforceability with the extended sunset dates in the corrections law amendments (2033 for the related sections).

Who Is Affected

  • Oneida County (New York)
  • Madison County (New York)
  • Oneida Indian Nation
  • Incarcerated adults remanded by the Oneida Indian Nation court (under the specified agreements)

Practical Impact

  • Removes potential legal ambiguity by explicitly deeming the county-tribal detention agreements approved and enforceable by the Legislature.
  • Provides long-term clarity for operations at county correctional facilities regarding inmates remanded by the Oneida Indian Nation court.
  • Extends and synchronizes the validity of related corrections-law provisions with a longer-term horizon (2033), potentially reducing lapse risk if separate expirations approach.

Additional Notes

  • The bill is part of a broader State effort to codify and stabilize county-tribal detention arrangements with the Oneida Nation.
  • As introduced, it preserves the framework established in the 2024 amendments to the corrections law and adjusts the timing of related approvals.

If you’d like, I can provide a comparison table of the current law vs. A.11008, or a timeline highlighting effective dates and expirations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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