Concerning correctional facility liability for inmate injuries resulting from voluntary controlled substance use, when lawful intake and medical care requirements are met.
This bill limits state and local government liability for injuries to inmates caused by their voluntary use of controlled substances under specific conditions. It applies when inmates were lawfully searched upon admission (with any substances seized), and the facility met medical care requirements. However, liability still applies if the facility or government provided the substance or failed to provide medical care when they knew an inmate needed it. The law affects correctional facilities (jails, prisons) and the government entities that operate them, changing how liability is determined in such cases.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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