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A 6666

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make facility water testing results accessible to the public, incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff

2025 Regular Session Introduced by William Colton and 2 co-sponsors

Requires the corrections commissioner to publish facility water testing results, making data accessible to the public, inmates, and staff to boost transparency and safety.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · A 6666

Summary of Bill A 6666

Purpose and Intent

  • Bill A 6666 would require the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make facility water testing results accessible. The goal is to promote transparency and public health by ensuring that information about water quality is available to the public, incarcerated individuals, and correctional facility staff.

Key Provisions

  • Accessibility obligation: The commissioner of corrections and community supervision must provide access to facility water testing results.
  • Recipients of access: The results must be accessible to three groups:
    • The general public
    • Incarcerated individuals
    • Correctional facility staff
  • Method and format: The bill summary does not specify exact methods (e.g., online dashboards, printed reports). The implementation details would be defined in the bill text or future amendments.
  • Scope: Applies to facilities overseen by the commissioner of corrections and community supervision. (No additional facilities or testing parameters are listed in available information.)

Who Would Be Affected

  • Affected entities:
    • The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (specifically the facilities and the office responsible for water testing)
  • Affected individuals:
    • Incarcerated individuals (patients/inhabitants of facilities)
    • Correctional facility staff
    • General public interested in facility water quality data

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: March 7, 2025
  • Current status: REFERRED TO CORRECTION (Committee stage)
  • Legislative actions logged: Two entries on March 7, 2025, indicating referral to the Correction committee (likely a duplication in the record)
  • Next steps in typical lawmaking process: If advanced, the bill would typically proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and eventually floor votes in the applicable legislative chamber. Companion and related bills may influence consideration or serve as alternative vehicles.

Related Legislation

  • A 9611 (prior-session) — noted as related
  • S 6390 (companion) — appears as a Senate companion (listed twice in the record)
  • This linkage suggests parallel or successor efforts in different sessions or chambers.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public health transparency: Making water testing results accessible could improve consumer trust and awareness of water quality in correctional facilities.
  • Operational implications: Facilities may need to establish or enhance dissemination mechanisms (public postings, online access, or staff/inmate distribution systems).
  • Privacy and security: The bill would need to balance transparency with any security or privacy concerns related to facility operations.
  • Cost and resources: Implementation could require investments in reporting systems, data management, and ongoing testing disclosure.

Note: For precise provisions, implementation details, and exact reporting requirements, the full text of A 6666 would be needed.

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

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