Provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries
HB 2439 allows regional jail wardens to require qualified inmates to maintain local cemeteries as part of their work program. It specifically permits inmates (excluding those convicted of sexual offenses or violent felonies) to perform cemetery upkeep, with requirements that public cemeteries must have local government approval and private cemeteries require landowner consent. The bill also provides liability protection for landowners and agencies involved in this work. This directly affects inmates in regional jails, local governments managing cemeteries, and cemetery landowners. The policy change modifies existing correctional work program rules to include cemetery maintenance as a permitted activity.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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