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OR SB1120
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to implement gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and adopt rules addressing the unique needs of incarcerated women, including eliminating paramilitary culture elements like titles, rankings, uniforms, and related imagery
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Overhauls the grievance system with 90-day filing deadlines, electronic submission via tablets, anonymous reporting options, anti-retaliation protections, and prohibits denying grievances for technical form issues if content is clear
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Mandates facility improvements including HVAC systems with HEPA filtration by May 1, 2028, housing unit temperatures between 68-76°F, privacy curtains for cell toilets, elimination of open-dorm housing, and free telephone calls and video visits for all adults in custody
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Restricts unclothed body searches to probable cause situations with supervisor approval only, bans routine or randomized strip searches, requires detailed recordkeeping including race/ethnicity data reported monthly to the Corrections Ombudsman, and limits body scanner radiation exposure
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Creates comprehensive support systems including a prison nursery program at Coffee Creek, transgender care specialists at each facility, mental health screening at intake, reentry planning from day one of admission, and an oversight board for Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance
Legislative Description
Relating to adults in custody.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025