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FL S0216

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Gary Farmer

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers management of private correctional facilities from the Department of Management Services to the Department of Corrections effective as a type two transfer.

  • Prohibits state agencies from entering into or renewing contracts for private correctional services after July 1, 2022, except for managing existing contracts entered before that date.

  • Creates section 287.0832 to enforce the prohibition on new private correctional facility contracts while allowing agencies to continue administering pre-July 1, 2022 contracts.

  • Repeals multiple statutes related to private corrections effective July 1, 2024, including sections governing private facility operations, inmate welfare trust funds, and chapter 957 (private correctional facilities framework).

  • Requires all inmates housed in private correctional facilities to be transferred to Department of Corrections custody upon contract expiration.

Legislative Description

Correctional Privatization

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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