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Committee hears briefing on private detention facility bill; full testimony rescheduled
Summary
Staff and sponsor briefed the committee on HB 1232 (private detention facilities): the bill would expand the statute's definition, require DOH operational standards and inspection authority, and increase civil enforcement tools; the committee moved the public hearing to Monday to allow more testimony and fiscal review.
Committee staff Kelsey Ann Fung briefed members on Engrossed 2nd Substitute House Bill 1232, which would expand the statutory definition of "private detention facility" to include any facility operated by a private non‑governmental entity under a government contract (regardless of for‑profit status). The bill would require the Department of Health to adopt operational standards (adequate lighting, access to hot and cold water, housekeeping and maintenance, accommodations for…
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