BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5646: Corrections/body scanners

Requiring full body scanners at correctional facilities.

Summary

Requires Department of Corrections (DOC) to purchase and install a full body scanner in each correctional facility by July 1, 2024, subject to appropriation.
Authorizes a person to be placed on dry cell watch for recovery of contraband and requires a medical assessment within a certain time period while a person is placed on dry cell watch.
Directs DOC to issue an annual report on the effectiveness of the body scanners in detecting contraband.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5646), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to requiring full body scanners at correctional facilities;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation.
Jan 4, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

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