Modifies provisions relating to county and municipal jail visitation
HB 3272 modifies visitation rules for county and municipal jails by specifying who may enter these facilities without special permission. It authorizes state/local officials (like governors, judges, and elected leaders), clergy, and their designated staff to visit at reasonable times, subject to security rules. The bill explicitly grants religious leaders access to administer faith practices upon request, while allowing facilities to deny entry for safety reasons. This directly affects jail visitors, facility administrators, and incarcerated individuals seeking authorized visits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
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Wick Thomas
DDemocratic
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