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HB 5912

Corrections: employees; certification requirements for correctional officers; modify. Amends secs. 2, 9, 12, 13, 15 & 15a of 1982 PA 415 (MCL 791.502 et seq.) & repeals sec. 10 & 11 of 1982 PA 415 (MCL 791.510 & 791.511).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jenn Hill and 1 co-sponsor

Michigan bill modifies correctional officer certification requirements by amending existing code sections and repealing prior regulations governing prison staff qualifications.

placed on third reading
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Bill Summary · HB 5912

Legislative bill overview

HB 5912 modifies Michigan's correctional officer certification requirements by amending the 1982 Corrections Code. The bill restructures certification standards and eliminates two existing sections, effectively updating the regulatory framework governing who can work as a correctional officer in Michigan's prison system.

Why is this important

Correctional officer certification standards directly affect prison safety, staff qualifications, and operational consistency across facilities. Changes to these requirements can influence hiring practices, training costs, workforce availability, and potentially the quality of supervision in correctional institutions—affecting both employee working conditions and incarcerated individuals.

Potential points of contention

  • Lowered vs. raised standards: Unclear whether amendments ease or tighten certification requirements, which could concern either prisoner advocates (if standards drop) or corrections unions (if they increase burden on existing officers)
  • Retroactive application: Whether changes apply only to new hires or existing certified officers, affecting current workforce transitions and costs
  • Repealed sections: The removal of two prior sections may eliminate protections or requirements that stakeholders relied upon, or could remove outdated provisions depending on their content

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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