HI HB1235

Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to purchase and install digital cameras in all adult correctional officer control rooms at state correctional facilities.

Appropriates funds to purchase body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities.

Directs the Department of Public Safety to expend appropriated funds, with responsibilities and appropriations transferring to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on January 1, 2024.

Responds to allegations of sexual assaults at the women's community correctional center (53 assaults between 2013-2016) and related lawsuits, citing lack of cameras in control rooms as a contributing factor.