Bill
H 2005
Overview: Bill Number: H 2005, Title: An Act to promote correctional personnel safety, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing u
Overview: Bill Number: H 2005, Title: An Act to promote correctional personnel safety, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to enhance the safety and well-being of correctional officers and other personnel working in the state's prison system. It recognizes the unique challenges and risks faced by these individuals and seeks to provide them with the necessary support and resources to perform their duties effectively.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates the implementation of comprehensive training programs for correctional officers, focusing on de-escalation techniques, mental health awareness, and self-defense
- Requires the installation of additional security measures, such as body-worn cameras and improved surveillance systems, in all state correctional facilities
- Establishes a dedicated mental health support program for correctional personnel, including access to counseling and peer-to-peer support
- Increases the minimum staffing levels for correctional facilities to ensure appropriate supervision and response capabilities
- Provides for the development of a statewide crisis intervention team to assist in managing high-risk incidents
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Correctional officers and other prison staff, who will benefit from enhanced training, security measures, and mental health support
- Incarcerated individuals, who may experience improved interactions with better-equipped and supported correctional personnel
- The broader community, which will have increased confidence in the safety and professionalism of the state's correctional system
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the hearing stage, with the hearing rescheduled to November 18, 2025. The next step will be for the relevant legislative committee to review the bill, hear public testimony, and potentially make amendments before sending it to the full legislature for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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