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Meeting Name: Committee on Criminal Justice Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/19/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2
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T2026-0995 *   Oversight - Programming to Prevent Recidivism and Promote Public Health and Safety.Oversight    Not available Not available
Int 0246-2026 *Crystal Hudson  Returning funds remaining in commissary accounts when incarcerated individuals are released from custody.IntroductionThis bill would require the Department of Correction to inform persons in custody how much money remains in their commissary account and return all unused commissary funds, in cash, prior to an individual leaving the department’s custody.   Not available Not available
T2026-1254 *Public Advocate Jumaane Williams PreconsideredThe application for New York city identity cards by incarcerated persons.IntroductionThis bill would assist individuals who are in custody of the Department of Correction (“DOC”) to apply for a New York City identity card (“IDNYC”). The Human Resources Administration (“HRA”) would be required to allow a book and case number or a New York State identification number utilized by the Department of Criminal Justice Services to be used as proof of identity for the purposes of obtaining an IDNYC. HRA would also be required to designate sites at each DOC facility where an incarcerated person may apply for an IDNYC. DOC would be required to facilitate this process by providing assistance in completing the IDNYC application, including written documentation of the individual’s book and case number or a New York State identification number, a photo of the incarcerated person to submit with the application, and a letter stating that the incarcerated person has resided in New York City for at least 15 days and lacks a home address, if applicable. DOC would also be required to notify each eligible person in their custody of their ability to apply for an IDNYC.   Not available Not available