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FL H0233
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Dianne Hart-Lowman
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 944.092, F.S., establishing basic rights for inmates in Florida's correctional system, including proper ventilation requiring air conditioning or air cooling systems in all housing units, with exhaust and air circulators as an alternative for units in use on or before July 1, 2024, that cannot be retrofitted.
- Guarantees inmates a minimum of 20 minutes to eat each meal, with extended time available for inmates with an approved medical reason.
- Requires each correctional institution to partner with one or more community food banks to ensure adequate food supply for inmates during natural disasters or other emergencies that disrupt regular food services.
- Mandates the department provide personal protective equipment for medical staff at all times and for all staff and inmates during health crises, as well as necessary health products (sanitary napkins, tampons, soap, toothpaste) to inmates upon request.
- Expands the definition of "permanently incapacitated inmate" for conditional medical release eligibility to include inmates with a physical disability, impairment, or handicap who do not constitute a danger to themselves or others, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Treatment of Inmates
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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