Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 2190 — private prison contractors; public records

Last action — House First Reading.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill aims to make information about private prison contractors available to the public by ensuring that certain records are accessible. It seeks to increase transparency and accountability regarding how these private companies operate within the prison system.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates that private prison contractors must disclose records similar to state-run facilities.

  • Section 41-1609.07

    A PRIVATE CONTRACTOR THAT CONTRACTS WITH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY TO PROVIDE DETENTION OR INCARCERATION SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS IN THIS STATE SHALL MAKE PUBLIC, ON REQUEST, ALL RECORDS RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR'S COSTS, OPERATIONS, STAFF AND INMATES TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT IS REQUIRED OF STATE, COUNTY OR MUNICIPALLY OPERATED PRISONS OR JAILS.

    This addition requires private prison contractors to make their operational records public, akin to requirements for government-operated prisons.

Action History

  1. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (86)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2190 do?
This bill aims to make information about private prison contractors available to the public by ensuring that certain records are accessible. It seeks to increase transparency and accountability regarding how these private companies operate within the prison system.
Who sponsors HB 2190?
HB 2190 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 2190?
This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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 2190?
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