Bill
A 1676
Overview: Bill Number: A 1676, Title: Relates to the commissioner of corrections and community supervision's heat mitigation plan for correctional facilities, Status: SIGNED CHAP.6
Overview: Bill Number: A 1676, Title: Relates to the commissioner of corrections and community supervision's heat mitigation plan for correctional facilities, Status: SIGNED CHAP.63, Introduced: January 09, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to require the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision to develop and implement a comprehensive heat mitigation plan for all state correctional facilities. The goal is to ensure the health and safety of incarcerated individuals during periods of extreme heat.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates the development of a heat mitigation plan that includes measures such as:
- Providing adequate cooling, ventilation, and hydration for incarcerated individuals
- Establishing protocols for identifying and responding to heat-related illnesses
- Ensuring backup power sources in the event of power outages
- Requires the plan to be updated annually and submitted to the state legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities, who will benefit from improved heat mitigation measures
- The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, which will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the heat mitigation plan
- The general public, as the legislation aims to protect the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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