HB 2189 — private prison security officers; certification
Last action — House Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This bill aims to require security officers who work in private prisons to be officially certified. The certification process would ensure that these officers meet specific training and safety standards.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced Version Current pdf
Action History
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Denise “Mitzi” Epstein · Cosponsor
- Richard C. Andrade · Primary
- Pamela Powers Hannley · Cosponsor
- Marcelino Quiñonez · Cosponsor
- Christian Solorio · Cosponsor
- Rosanna Gabaldon · Cosponsor
- Raquel Terán · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (6)
Not signed on (86)
86 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2189 do?
- This bill aims to require security officers who work in private prisons to be officially certified. The certification process would ensure that these officers meet specific training and safety standards.
- Who sponsors HB 2189?
- HB 2189 is sponsored by Denise “Mitzi” Epstein (Democrat), Richard C. Andrade, Pamela Powers Hannley, Marcelino Quiñonez, Christian Solorio, Rosanna Gabaldon, and Raquel Terán.
- What is the current status of HB 2189?
- This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2189?
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