SB30 - Prohibits private prisons or jails

SB 0030

Prohibits private prisons or jails

Sponsor:	Rohrbach
LR Number:	0224S.01I	Fiscal Note:	0224-01
Committee:	Financial and Governmental Organization
Last Action:	03/05/01 - Voted Do Pass w/SCA 1 S Financial & Governmental		Journal page:
	Organization, Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee
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Effective Date:	August 28, 2001

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Current Bill Summary

SB 30 - This act prohibits private companies or individuals from operating private jails or correctional facilities. It does not prohibit the state from contracting with private companies to provide facilities for specific programs, and exempts the Division of Youth Services.

This act is identical to SB 564 (2000).
VANESSA CALEB

SCA 1 - REMOVES EXEMPTION FOR PROGRAMS MONITORING PERSONS ON CONDITIONAL RELEASE, PROBATION OR PAROLE. ADDS AN EXEMPTION FOR NATIONALLY ACCREDITED OR RELIGIOUSLY OPERATED CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES EXISTING BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2001.