ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---Prison reform advocates gathered in Albany on Wednesday, May 28, following a monthly meeting of the State Commission of Correction.

They say the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi highlight the need for change within the New York State Prison System.

"No one should enter a state facility healthy and leave in a body bag," said Assemblymember Emily Gallagher.

The advocates called for bill Gallagher sponsors to pass. It would expand the State Commission of Correction. Known as SCOC, the commission oversees local and state correctional facilities and helps make sure minimum management standards are met.

The legislation would increase the commission from three people to nine— allowing the governor to appoint three members while the Assembly Speaker, Senate Pr

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