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CA AB2261
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
David Valadao
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AI Summary
- Increases the inmate-initiated medical visit fee in county and city jails from $3 to $5 per visit
- Removes previous requirements that the same fee be charged to all inmates and that fees not exceed reasonable facility costs
- Charges the fee to the inmate's personal account at the facility, with no charge if the inmate has no funds available
- Requires medical providers to waive fees for life-threatening or emergency situations and allows waiver at provider discretion
- Exempts follow-up medical visits directed by medical staff from charges, and requires all collected fees be transferred to the county or city general fund
Legislative Description
County inmates: medical visits.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
6/12/2012
Committee Referrals
Public Safety4/26/2012
Rules4/23/2012
Public Safety3/12/2012
Full Bill Text
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