An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for residency of corrections officers.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes Pennsylvania’s law regarding corrections officers, allowing them to be hired or promoted to state correctional institutions even if they don’t live in the Commonwealth. However, applicants and individuals seeking promotions who reside within Pennsylvania will receive a preference over those who do not. The bill aims to broaden the pool of potential corrections officers by removing a previous residency requirement.
Key provisions
- Allows corrections officers to be hired or promoted to state correctional institutions regardless of residency.
- Establishes a preference for Commonwealth residents when applying for or seeking promotions as corrections officers.
- Adds five points to the final examination score of Commonwealth residents.
- Modifies Section 1107 of Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Who is affected
- Corrections Officers
- Potential Corrections Officers
- Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
- Commonwealth Residents
- Individuals seeking employment in corrections
Notable changes
- Removes the previous requirement that corrections officers must reside in Pennsylvania.
- Creates a residency preference for Pennsylvania residents.
- Adjusts the scoring process for applicants and promotions.
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- Pn 1279 Html
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Primary sponsor
David Argall
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