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AR SB72

Bill

Status

Passed

2/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Hickey

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes references from "Department" to "Division" of Correction and Community Correction throughout the reimbursement statute.

  • Modifies reimbursement start dates to require receipt of a "complete and accurate sentencing order" before reimbursement begins, eliminating the previous 21-day receipt deadline triggering automatic reimbursement.

  • Requires Division approval of complete sentencing orders or sanction waivers before reimbursement for emergency medical care, which must be directly related to incarceration.

  • Maintains existing invoice procedures requiring monthly preparation, county verification, and payment within five (5) business days of certified invoice receipt.

  • Declares an emergency and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2023, citing counties' irreparable harm from delayed reimbursement and administrative difficulties.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Reimbursement Of County Costs For Holding State Inmates, Probationers, And Parolees; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB72 is now Act 133

2/27/2023

Committee Referrals

City, County and Local Affairs2/8/2023
City, County & Local Affairs1/18/2023

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