Changes the law regarding private probation supervision services by prohibiting drug and alcohol screen tests unrelated to the offense and requiring the use of earned compliance credits
This bill modifies the rules for private probation services, specifically affecting individuals sentenced to misdemeanor probation. It requires private probation companies to limit drug and alcohol testing to only those cases where the original offense involved alcohol or drugs, unless a judge orders otherwise for a specific reason. Additionally, the law restricts travel requirements for clients, prohibiting them from traveling more than fifty miles to attend regular probation meetings. These changes aim to reduce unnecessary testing burdens and travel demands on people under private supervision.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 18, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Riley
RRepublican
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