Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make correctional facility water testing results accessible directly to incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff in such facilities and make such water testing results available to the public on the website of the department.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A6666
SPONSOR: Kelles TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the correction law, in relation to requiring the commis-
sioner of corrections and community supervision to make facility water
testing results accessible to the public, incarcerated individuals and
correctional facility staff
PURPOSE:
Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to
make facility water testing results accessible to the public, incarcer-
ated individuals and correctional facility staff
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Sec. - 1 amends section 112 of the correction law by adding a new subdi-
vision 6 to require the commissioner to make correctional facility water
testing results accessible directly to incarcerated individuals and
correctional facility staff and publish such results on the website of
the department.
Sec. - 2 states the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
Clean water is not only essential for personal health but also for
protecting ecosystems and natural resources. Often situated in vulner-
able ecological areas, correctional facilities have the potential to
impact local water sources and surrounding environments. By ensuring
that water quality information is readily available, the bill encourages
correctional facilities to prioritize sustainable water management prac-
tices that reduce pollution, protect aquatic habitats, and preserve
ecosystems.
Through transparency and accountability, this bill not only advances
environmental protection but also strengthens the relationship between
correctional facilities and the communities in which they operate. By
safeguarding the water quality within correctional facilities, we not
only protect the health of incarcerated individuals but promote the
responsible use of water resources, contributing to long-term ecological
resilience.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
A9611 (2023-24) referred to Correction
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the State.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
90th day
