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A 4949

Relates to the establishment of emergency management release plans to be developed for use in correctional facilities in the event of a state disaster emergency declared pursuant to executive order

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 3 co-sponsors

Overview: A 4949, "Relates to the establishment of emergency management release plans to be developed for use in correctional facilities in the event of a state disaster emergency

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Bill Summary · A 4949

Overview: A 4949, "Relates to the establishment of emergency management release plans to be developed for use in correctional facilities in the event of a state disaster emergency declared pursuant to executive order", REFERRED TO CORRECTION, Introduced on February 10, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to enhance emergency preparedness and the safety of incarcerated individuals in the event of a declared state disaster emergency by requiring the development of comprehensive release plans for correctional facilities.

Key Provisions:
- Mandates the development of emergency management release plans for all state and local correctional facilities
- Requires these plans to outline procedures for the temporary or permanent release of incarcerated individuals in the event of a declared state disaster emergency
- Specifies that the plans must be reviewed and updated on an annual basis

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals in state and local correctional facilities would be directly affected by the implementation of these emergency release plans
- Correctional facility administrators and staff would be responsible for developing and maintaining the required plans

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Correction Committee for further consideration. If enacted, the emergency management release plans would need to be developed and implemented within a specified timeframe.

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

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