Committee tables Guam–CNMI corrections compact, seeks DOC and Guam AG input

Apr 9, 2026

The JGO committee tabled Senate Bill 24-24 on April 10 after members raised capacity, health-care and contraband concerns; the committee will invite the CNMI DOC commissioner, Guam Attorney General or designee, and the bill author for a future Committee of the Whole discussion.

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The JGO committee on April 10 voted to table Senate Bill 24-24, which would authorize the Commonwealth to join an interjurisdictional corrections compact with Guam to expand inmate rehabilitation and training.

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