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SB195 • 2025

Requires the Department of Corrections to study best practices for confining people.

Requires the Department of Corrections to study best practices for confining people.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-09 Senate

    Work Session held.

  3. 2025-04-08 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  5. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells the DOC to study best practices for confining people. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8).
Requires the Department of Corrections to study best practices for confining people. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026.
Relating to: Relating to the Department of Corrections.
Current location: In Senate Committee