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A 8909

Increases the reimbursement amount authorized to be paid to localities maintaining incarcerated individuals convicted of felonies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Blankenbush and 1 co-sponsor

Raises state reimbursements to localities for housing felons, boosting local jail funding and increasing state budget obligations.

REFERRED TO CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · A 8909

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8909

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8909
  • Title: Increases the reimbursement amount authorized to be paid to localities maintaining incarcerated individuals convicted of felonies
  • Sponsor: Kenneth Blankenbush (primary)
  • Status: REFERRED TO CORRECTION
  • Introduced: July 16, 2025
  • Related (companion): S 8448 (Senate)

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to increase the reimbursement the state pays to localities that operate facilities housing individuals convicted of felonies. In other words, it aims to raise the funds local governments receive from the state for costs associated with maintaining and supervising incarcerated felons in local custody.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • The core provision is an increase in the reimbursement amount authorized to be paid to localities for maintaining incarcerated individuals convicted of felonies.
  • Specific details such as new dollar amounts, reimbursement formulas, caps, or phased timelines are not provided in the information available here. The exact mechanism for how the increase would be calculated and disbursed would be set forth in the bill’s text.

Affected Parties

  • Localities that operate jails or facilities housing felons (likely counties and possibly municipalities).
  • State government, which would authorize and disburse increased reimbursements.
  • Agencies responsible for corrections administration and funding decisions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on July 16, 2025.
  • It has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Correction (listed as “REFERRED TO CORRECTION”).
  • The legislative actions show two identical entries on the same date indicating the referral to the committee.
  • Senate companion: S 8448 (listed twice), indicating there is a related companion bill in the Senate.

Fiscal Implications (not specified in detail)

  • By design, the bill would increase state reimbursements to localities, implying higher state expenditures and a potential impact on the state budget.
  • The magnitude of fiscal impact (per locality, total state cost, funding source, and any time-phased rollout) would be clarified in the fiscal note and the bill’s text.

Next Steps for Consideration

  • Passage through the Assembly Committee on Correction and subsequent floor votes.
  • Consideration of the Senate companion (S 8448) and any cross-chamber negotiations.
  • Possible budget planning or appropriation adjustments if the bill moves forward.

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

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