State correctional facilities; cell and facility conditions, temperature monitoring.

Added requirement for the Department to create and implement a policy for providing heating or cooling equipment (including blankets, apparel, or electric fans) when cells reach temperatures below 65°F or above 80°F.

Changed the temperature monitoring requirement from a general mandate to require ongoing monitoring and recording of temperatures inside all state correctional facilities.

Changed the reporting requirement to include specific data on the number of instances where temperatures were outside the safe range and which facility each instance occurred at.

Updated the data collection period for the temperature monitoring study to cover January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, instead of the previous unspecified period.

Added a new subsection requiring the Department of Corrections to evaluate remote temperature monitoring costs and submit a report to the General Assembly by October 1, 2025.

Added specific requirements for facilities without heating or air conditioning, mandating response plans for temperature extremes and a timeline for installing HVAC equipment.

Clarified that temperature requirements apply only to facilities capable of controlling interior temperature through heating or air conditioning installation.

Changed the section title from 'Cell conditions' to 'Cell and facility conditions' to reflect the broader scope of the requirements.