Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026

The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to annually report on the impacts of major disasters (like natural disasters or public health emergencies) at federal correctional facilities and contract prisons. The report must detail effects on inmate/staff safety, access to medical care, food, water, visitation, disability accommodations, and financial costs, along with a corrective action plan for improving emergency preparedness. It also mandates the National Institute of Corrections to hold a public hearing within one year to evaluate how facilities can better incorporate specific emergency planning measures - such as medical access, early release considerations, and visitation protocols - into their disaster response. This legislation directly affects federal prisons, contract facilities, and the 150,000+ inmates and staff within them, aiming to standardize transparency and response protocols during crises.