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Committee approves change clarifying vendors subject to misconduct prosecution in corrections facilities
Summary
Committee reported Senate Bill 828 to the full Senate. The substitute clarifies that a "vendor" working in correctional or juvenile facilities under contract is subject to existing criminal prohibitions against sexual misconduct with incarcerated individuals.
The committee voted to report Senate Bill 828 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass.
Counsel explained that Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 828 adds the words "such as a vendor" to clarify that persons operating in a Department of Corrections or juvenile facility pursuant to a contract are included among those who may be prosecuted under existing statutory prohibitions on sexual or criminal acts with incarcerated individuals.
Counsel said the substitute "adds the language that a vendor is a person considered to be operating in a division of corrections facility pursuant to a contract." No fiscal note or further reference was indicated. Senators asked clarifying questions and the chair stated there were no amendments. The vice chair moved the bill be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation for passage; the motion carried by voice vote and the chair declared the motion adopted.
The committee also referenced prior and related matters but made no changes to the committee substitute on the floor.
