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S 3830

Relates to available transportation for correction facility visitation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey and 5 co-sponsors

Expands state-supported transportation to correction facility visitors, improving access for families and friends and coordinating transit to reduce visit barriers.

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · S 3830

Summary of S 3830: Relates to available transportation for correction facility visitation

Overview

  • Bill number: S 3830
  • Title: Relates to available transportation for correction facility visitation
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Senate committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction
  • Classification: bill

Note: The text of the bill is not provided in the information available. The following summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose from the title and the typical scope of legislation in this area, along with procedural context.

Purpose and intent (as suggested by the title)

  • The bill appears to address transportation options or access related to visits to correction facilities (e.g., prisons or jails).
  • The aim is likely to improve or broaden the ability of inmates’ family, friends, and other approved visitors to travel to correction facilities for visitation.
  • By focusing on “available transportation,” the bill may seek to remove barriers such as cost, scheduling, or accessibility that currently limit visitation.

Key provisions (not specified in the provided text)

Because the bill’s full text is not included, the following are common elements that such legislation might cover. The actual provisions may differ:
- Program establishment or expansion: Creation or enhancement of a state-supported transportation program to facilitate visits.
- Administration and oversight: Assignment of responsibility to a corrections department, transportation agency, or a new/state-created program administrator.
- Funding and budgeting: Allocation of funds (grants, appropriations, or use of existing transportation funds) to support visitation-related travel.
- Eligibility and access: Criteria for who may receive transportation assistance (e.g., immediate family, approved visitors) and which facilities are covered.
- Coordination with providers: Requirements for coordinating with buses, vans, or other transport providers, possibly including private contractors or nonprofit groups.
- Safety and security: Provisions to ensure safe transport and compliance with facility security protocols.
- Reporting and accountability: Annual or periodic reporting on usage, outcomes, costs, and program effectiveness.
- Non-discrimination and accessibility: Provisions to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities and to prevent bias in program administration.

Note: The exact provisions will be determined by the bill’s text if/when publicly released.

Impact and who would be affected

  • Inmates and facilities: Potentially improved visitation access could impact inmate well-being and facility visitation operations.
  • Visitors: Families, friends, and approved visitors could benefit from more options or reduced barriers to visitation.
  • Government agencies: Corrections departments and transportation-related agencies may administer or oversee the program.
  • Service providers: Transportation providers or contractors could be engaged to deliver transportation services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current step: Referred to the Senate committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction (the bill would proceed to committee consideration, potential hearings, and amendments).
  • Next steps (if advanced): If approved by the committee, the bill would move to the full Senate for consideration, potentially followed by a house counterpart or companion bill in the other chamber, floor votes, and eventual negotiation with any companion or related bills.
  • Related legislative activity: Several related or companion bills exist from prior sessions:
    • S 5693 (prior-session)
    • A 7016 (prior-session)
    • S 731 (prior-session)
    • S 4956 (prior-session)
    • S 1578 (prior-session)
    • A 180 (companion) — noted twice in the list

Related bills (for context)

  • The presence of multiple related or companion bills in prior sessions suggests ongoing interest in ensuring accessible visitation transportation and potential alignment across chambers.

Considerations for readers

  • A precise understanding of S 3830 requires the bill’s full text to identify exact provisions, funding, eligibility, and implementation details.
  • Monitor committee hearings and subsequent floor actions to see how the bill evolves and what specific changes it would make to existing visitation transportation policies.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the bill’s actual text once it’s available and provide a more detailed, provision-by-provision analysis.

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

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