AZ SB1449

Requires private prisons to comply with American Corrections Association accreditation capacity requirements or adopt state Department of Corrections construction standards.

Mandates private prisons immediately notify the state Department of Corrections of major incidents involving public health or safety, including infectious disease outbreaks and utility disruptions, with civil penalties for failure to notify.

Establishes financial responsibility requirements of at least $10 million through deposited funds, insurance policies, surety bonds, or certified financial statements showing net worth exceeding $15 million.

Prohibits private prisons housing out-of-state or federal prisoners from confining inmates with escape histories, sexual offense convictions, Class 1 or 2 felony convictions, or certain communicable diseases.

Requires 48-hour advance notice to state officials before transferring other states' or federal prisoners into or out of private prisons, with monthly reporting of prisoner count changes and security level modifications.