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A 1105

Requires the use of canines for contraband screening at correctional facilities housing one hundred or more incarcerated individuals

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

Requires canine units to screen for contraband at correctional facilities with 100+ inmates, boosting security and reducing contraband entry.

REFERRED TO CORRECTION
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Bill Summary · A 1105

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1105

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1105
  • Title: Requires the use of canines for contraband screening at correctional facilities housing one hundred or more incarcerated individuals
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO CORRECTION
  • Classification: Bill
  • Primary Sponsor: Scott Gray
  • Cosponsor: Kenneth Blankenbush

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to enhance the detection of contraband within correctional facilities by mandating the use of canine units for screening at facilities that house 100 or more inmates. The core objective is to improve security, safety, and control over contraband entering and circulating within larger inmate populations.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Mandate the use of canine (dog) units to conduct contraband screening at correctional facilities with a population of 100 or more incarcerated individuals.
  • The bill would apply specifically to facilities meeting or exceeding the 100-inmate threshold; smaller facilities would not be automatically covered absent separate provisions (text not provided here).
  • The measure would likely designate responsibilities related to how canine screenings are conducted, by whom, and with what oversight, though the exact procedural details are not provided in the summary.

Scope and Applicability

  • Affected Facilities: Correctional facilities housing 100 or more inmates.
  • Affected Parties: Inmates, correctional staff, canine units/handlers, and the correctional department responsible for facility operations and security.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Actions to Date:
    • 2025-01-09: Referred to Correction (listed twice in the action records)
  • This indicates the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet advanced to a voting stage or become law.
  • Next Steps: Likely consideration by the Assembly Committee on Correction, followed by potential amendments, votes, and, if approved, passage to the Senate for its own review.

Related Legislation

  • Related/Companion Bills:
    • S 5009 (Senate companion; listed twice)
  • Prior-Session Related Bills:
    • A 8703
    • A 4712
    • A 3038
  • These related measures suggest ongoing interest in canine-assisted contraband screening and may provide context or parallel provisions in different session years or in the Senate.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Security and Safety: Potential improvement in contraband detection and facility safety.
  • Operational Considerations: Implementation would require resources for canine units, handlers, training, and ongoing maintenance; details are not provided here.
  • Cost Implications: Likely costs for staffing, training, and equipment, balanced against anticipated reductions in contraband-related incidents.
  • Privacy and Welfare: Could raise questions about the use of detection animals and related procedures within correctional settings.

Note

  • The text of the bill is not provided here, so specific provisions, funding levels, training requirements, and implementation timelines are not yet known. Updates will be available as the bill progresses through committee and potential floor action.

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

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