Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration
Summary
Prohibits correctional facilities from denying entry to peer support advocates who are certified or licensed and are participating in the provision of corrections-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services based on such advocates' prior history of incarceration.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 26, 2024
Last action May 30, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9961A
lower
May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
lower
Apr 26, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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