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FL H0485

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dianne Hart-Lowman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

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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