Bill

SB 25-209

Offender Refuse Community Corrections Placement

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 5 co-sponsors

Imposes penalties for offenders who refuse authorized community corrections placement, allowing revocation of placement and imposition of alternative sanctions.

Governor Signed

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Bill Summary · SB 25-209

SB 25-209 — “Offender Refuse Community Corrections Placement”

Status: Governor Signed (2025-04-25)

Overview

No bill text or section-by-section language was provided with the materials you supplied. This summary therefore (1) records the bill’s legislative history and sponsors and (2) explains the likely purpose and potential effects of the measure based on its title, common statutory approaches, and typical policy options. For precise legal requirements and operative language, consult the enrolled bill or the official legislative website.

Legislative status & timeline

Introduced in Senate (assigned to Appropriations): 2025-03-31
Senate Committee on Appropriations — Refer Unamended to Committee of the Whole: 2025-04-01
Senate Second Reading (Special Order) — Passed (no amendments): 2025-04-02
Senate Third Reading — Passed (no amendments): 2025-04-03
Introduced in House — Assigned to Appropriations: 2025-04-03
House Committee on Appropriations — Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole: 2025-04-08
House Second Reading (Special Order) — Passed (no amendments): 2025-04-09
House Third Reading — Passed (no amendments): 2025-04-10
Signed by President of the Senate: 2025-04-15
Signed by Speaker of the House: 2025-04-16
Sent to Governor: 2025-04-16
Governor Signed: 2025-04-25

Stated purpose (inferred)

From its title — “Offender Refuse Community Corrections Placement” — the bill appears intended to address how the criminal justice system handles offenders who decline placement in community corrections programs (such as community corrections centers, transitional housing, residential treatment, or intensive supervised release) when such placement is offered as part of sentencing, parole, or probation.

Likely key provisions (based on typical approaches)

Because the actual text was not provided, the following are common elements for bills on this topic and may reflect what SB 25-209 contains:
- Specification of consequences when an offender refuses an authorized community corrections placement (e.g., revocation of community-based disposition and re-incarceration, loss of earned time credits, or modification of supervision terms).
- Authority and process for correctional or parole authorities to determine placement refusals and to impose alternative sanctions.
- Procedural protections for the offender (notice, opportunity for hearing, appeals or review rights).
- Definitions clarifying which programs qualify as “community corrections placement.”
- Direction to the Department of Corrections, parole board, or probation agencies regarding implementation.
- Possible fiscal or appropriations language if the change affects correctional populations or program funding.

Who would be affected

Offenders sentenced to or offered community corrections placements (including those on parole or probation).
Departments and agencies that administer community corrections (e.g., Department of Corrections, parole/probation offices).
Local community corrections providers and program operators.
Courts and parole boards that impose or oversee community placements.

Impact and next steps

Practical impacts depend entirely on the bill’s operative language (what refusal triggers, procedural safeguards, and any fiscal provisions).
To determine effective date, exact obligations, penalties, and fiscal impact, review the enrolled/signed bill text and any fiscal notes or attorney general opinions.
Recommended action: consult the official bill text on the state legislature’s website or request the enrolled copy from the legislative services office for authoritative details.

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