S1692B·NY·senate
Relates to commissaries and canteens at correctional institutions
Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 13, 2025
Sponsor: Jessica Ramos
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RETURNED TO SENATE
Jun 1, 2026
Summary
The bill caps the price of any item sold in a prison commissary or canteen at no more than three percent above its purchase cost. It also obligates the Department of Corrections to post the full price list for each facility online by June 1, 2026 and each year after. The measure aims to protect incarcerated individuals from excessive charges while ensuring transparency.
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