SB288 Alabama 2020 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Department of Corrections is required to provide information to the Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee
This bill would require the department to provide additional information to the Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee
Under existing law, an officer or guard is required to take an oath prior to performing his or her duties of the office
This bill would require all correctional officers to take an oath prior to performing his or her duties of the office
Relating to the Department of Corrections; to add section 14-1-21 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to require the department to make quarterly reports to the Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee and to provide for additional reporting requirements; and to amend Section 14-3-13, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the correctional officer oath of office.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2020 | S | Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Judiciary |
| March 12, 2020 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 10, 2020 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 11, 2020 | Committee Room 325 at 08:30 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB288 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |