Prisons: organized sports programming.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Second Chance Sports Act, creates a fund and requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop a policy for expanding access to organized sports programming in state prisons. The goal is to reduce recidivism, improve rehabilitation, and enhance public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with opportunities to participate in sports and related activities. The bill establishes a fund to support these programs and requires regular reporting to the legislature on its use.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Second Chance Sports Fund within the State Treasury.
- Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop a policy on organized sports programming.
- Authorizes the department to solicit proposals and enter into agreements with sports teams, universities, and other organizations.
- Mandates consultation with researchers, experts, and incarcerated individuals in developing the sports programming policy.
- Specifies considerations for the policy, including safety, resource use, eligibility, and public safety.
- Requires the Government Operations Agency to advise the Legislature on fund priorities.
- Limits administrative use of the fund to 5 percent.
- Requires the Treasurer to provide an annual report to the Legislature on fund deposits.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated persons
- Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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