Prison and Jail Standards Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Skipped
House Floor Vote
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 4
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 4
Governor
This bill concerns standards and inspections for state correctional facilities and county jails.
This bill:
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New oversight requirements in this bill mandate that both county sheriffs and the Utah Department of Corrections ensure their jails and state prisons operate under independently administered standards and undergo regular inspections by outside inspectors — requirements that are separate from and in addition to any existing standards already in place.
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Skipped
House Floor Vote
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 4
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 4
Governor
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeSkipped
House Floor VoteJan 20
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeJan 27
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 4
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 4
Governor
This bill concerns standards and inspections for state correctional facilities and county jails.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
New oversight requirements in this bill mandate that both county sheriffs and the Utah Department of Corrections ensure their jails and state prisons operate under independently administered standards and undergo regular inspections by outside inspectors — requirements that are separate from and in addition to any existing standards already in place.
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