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FL H0485
Bill
Status
Failed
3/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dianne Hart-Lowman
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AI Summary
- Creates Section 944.092, Florida Statutes, establishing basic rights for inmates in the state correctional system
- Requires all housing units to have air conditioning or air cooling systems; units in use before July 1, 2022 that cannot be fitted must have exhaust and air circulators
- Guarantees inmates a minimum of 20 minutes to eat each meal, with extensions for approved medical reasons
- Mandates correctional institutions establish partnerships with community food banks for emergency food supply during natural disasters or other emergencies
- Requires the department to provide personal protective equipment for staff and inmates during health crises, and health products (sanitary napkins, tampons, soap, toothpaste) to inmates upon request
- Inmates must receive a written copy of these rights upon entry and may file grievances if rights are denied
Legislative Description
Treatment of Inmates
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee11/10/2021
Full Bill Text
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