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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole. [HB-2942]
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Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Allen
Read First Time on 03/19/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries [HB-2439]
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The purpose of this bill is to authorize use of inmates to perform work in the upkeep of local cemeteries.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington
To House Courts on 02/18/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Make all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force [HB-2438]
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The purpose of this bill is to make all state inmates regardless of sex members of the state convict road force.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Ellington
Filed For Introduction on 02/17/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release [HB-2490]
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The purpose of this bill is to require that the Division of Corrections provide each probationer with physical copies of their birth certificate and Social Security Administration card upon release from a facility.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joshua Holstein
Filed For Introduction on 02/17/2025
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Alaska 34th Legislature
Address Confidentiality Program [HB-104]
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An Act creating and relating to the address confidentiality program; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rebecca Himschoot
Sta Rpt Cs(sta) 6dp on 04/23/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits. [HB-2854]
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Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose
Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release. [HB-2814]
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Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier
Referred To Criminal Justice on 05/19/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the release on bail of certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of the person's release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-2778]
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Relating to the release on bail of certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of the person's release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton
Read First Time on 03/19/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felony offenses. [HB-2771]
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Relating to the possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felony offenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Spiller
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/14/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Relating to recognizing the law-enforcement powers of correctional officers employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. [HB-2362]
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The purpose of this bill is to recognize the law-enforcement powers of correctional officers employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation; provide that such officers are not subject to certain certification requirements; authorize the commissioner to consult with the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Subcommittee with regard to training; clarify powers of arrest; and clarify application of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety act to eligible employees.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Kelly
To Government Organization on 03/05/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Creating an ombudsman program within the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to review complaints against a state agency or correctional facility. [HB-2364]
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The purpose of this bill is to create the position of Corrections and Rehabilitation Ombudsman, describe complaint review and access to inmates and records, establish confidentiality guidelines, and describing the liability of the Ombudsman, interference with the Ombudsman, and funding for the position.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Kelly
Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Relating to the creation of Regional Jail Commissions. [HB-2361]
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The purpose of this bill is to create Regional Jail Commissions; to set forth the composition of the commissions, the terms of the members, the compensation of the members, the administrative responsibilities, create the powers and duties of the commissions, and require reports.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Kelly
Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the authority of certain counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in certain portions of the unincorporated area of the county; creating a criminal offense. [HB-2749]
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Relating to the authority of certain counties to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in certain portions of the unincorporated area of the county; creating a criminal offense.
Sponsored by: Rep. Angelia Orr
Read First Time on 03/18/2025
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Montana 2025 Regular Session
Regulate restraints on women while giving childbirth [HB-475]
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Regulate restraints on women while giving childbirth
Sponsored by: Rep. James Reavis
Chapter Number Assigned on 05/05/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to training on de-escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral health for correctional officers and certain other employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-2756]
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Relating to training on de-escalation, crisis intervention, and behavioral health for correctional officers and certain other employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman
Effective On 9/1/25 on 05/26/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Requiring certain probationers to participate in work release program and six months in work release center [SB-24]
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The purpose of this bill is to require probationers who have served 10 or more years to participate in a work release program and spend six months in a work release center. The bill requires that 70 percent their earnings be held in an account and provided to them at the successful completion of the six-month period.
Sponsored by: Sen. Randy Smith
Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Requiring correctional facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products [SB-111]
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The purpose of this bill is to require that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners in all jails, regional jails or state correctional facilities and female juveniles in juvenile detention.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Woelfel
Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees [SB-113]
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The purpose of this bill is to establish responsibility for reimbursement of training costs of law-enforcement employees who leave original jurisdiction of employment for employment in any other law-enforcement agency in this state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Clements
Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2025
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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-2729]
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Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2025
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West Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Adding Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees who work at institutions managed by the Commissioner to the Survivor Benefits Act [HB-2208]
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The purpose of this bill is to add Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees who work at institutions managed by the Commissioner to the Survivor Benefits Act; define the qualifying acts for eligibility for payment of survivor benefits for Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel to include but not be limited to training functions, administrative meetings, corrections or parole incidents or activities, interactions with inmates, former inmates, inmates or former inmates' family or associates, parolees, former parolees, former
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brandon Steele
To House Homeland Security on 02/18/2025