CANY Updates Legislation Tracker to Strengthen Public Understanding of Proposed Corrections Policies
April 28, 2026
Contact: media@correctionalassociation.org
Brooklyn, NY – Building on its commitment to transparency and public access to information, the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) today announced the launch of an updated Legislation Tracker, featuring expanded categories and filters designed to better organize and contextualize proposed legislation related to New York’s prisons.
The Legislation Tracker provides in-depth information on key bills, including sponsors, status, committee assignments, and amendments. The latest update adds new features, including both newly introduced legislative bills and advanced sorting filters for specific subjects. The Legislative Tracker will continue to be updated weekly to provide accurate, timely information and to reflect ongoing developments throughout the legislative session.
“As the legislative session continues, lawmakers are considering a wide array of proposals that could significantly shape conditions within New York State prisons,” said Jennifer Scaife, Executive Director of the Correctional Association of New York. “By expanding our Legislative Tracker, we are making it easier for policymakers, advocates, and the public to navigate complex legislative developments.”
Explore our legislative tracker here: CANY Legislation Tracker — Correctional Association of New York
About CANY
CANY, under §146 of New York’s Correction Law, is charged with visiting and examining the state's correctional facilities to identify and report on prison conditions, the treatment of incarcerated individuals, and the administration of policy promulgated by the executive and legislature. Founded in 1844 by concerned citizens of the state and deputized by the state to provide monitoring and oversight of the state’s prisons in 1846, CANY is one of the first organizations in the country prescribed to administer civilian oversight of prisons.
