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S5978Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA8306

Enacts the "prison privilege limitation act"

Sponsor Patrick M. GallivanSD-59+1 co-sponsorAffects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
In Senate Committee
Rules
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Rules

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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator · Senate District 59

Chair, Crime Victims, Crime And Correction

History

  1. Committed to rules
  2. Advanced to third reading
  3. 2nd report cal.
  4. 1st report cal.441
  5. Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
  6. Recommitted to rules
  7. Ordered to third reading cal.1847
  8. Print number 5978a
  9. Amend and recommit to rules
  10. Referred to rules

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A8306Assembly

Enacts the "prison privilege limitation act"

In Assembly Committee · Correction · Sponsor James Tedisco

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the correction law, in relation to enacting the "prison privilege limitation act"

Purpose

To enact the "Prison Privilege Limitation Act."

Summary of provisions

Amends the correction law to state that an individual who has been convicted of first or second degree murder, aggravated murder, or first or second degree rape except for receiving medical treatment, shall not be left in the company of civilians without supervision of a correction officer or law enforcement officer nor should such individual be granted the privilege of wearing civilian clothing.

Justification

This bill addresses some important concerns with prison privileges in state correctional facilities. This bill only applies to the worst offenders, those who have been convicted of murder or rape, and requiring a correction officer or law enforcement officer to be present when these offenders are in the company of civilians is not an unreasonable policy.

Legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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