A9186A
An act to amend the Correction Law — 2024-05-30 · Calendar #1271
The Senate unanimously passed Assembly Bill 9186A, an amendment to the Correction Law requiring the return of identification materials seized from individuals upon incarceration. The measure passed 57-0 after Sen. Cleare, the bill's sponsor in the Senate, explained that the legislation builds on her prior work to provide government identification to released inmates. Cleare noted that codifying the return procedure in statute is necessary because process and norms lack legal force, and many formerly incarcerated individuals have reported difficulties retrieving all seized articles. The bill takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 57
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. Cleare explained that the bill builds on prior legislation she sponsored requiring government identification cards for those released from incarceration. The measure mandates that identification materials seized upon incarceration be returned in whole upon release, codifying the procedure in statute to ensure consistency and address reported issues with incomplete return of seized articles.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Cleare | aye | Democrat |