ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: PSLE DP 11-2-0-2

HB 2430: corrections; Marana; transitional facility; study

Sponsor: Representative Livingston, LD 28

Caucus & COW

Overview

Instructs the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) to complete a study into the possible use of the Marana prison site as a transitional facility by June 1, 2026.

History

DOC encompasses the institutions, facilities and programs that are part of the statewide adult correctional system. DOC also provides supervisory staff for all matters relating to institutionalization rehabilitation and community supervision of all adult offenders (A.R.S. § 41-1602).

In November 2023, it was announced that the private prison contract for the management of the Arizona State Prison–Marana, a minimum security state facility, would not be renewed going into 2024 (Governor's Office).

Provisions

1. Directs DOC to conduct a comprehensive study that:

a) determines whether the Marana prison site could be converted into a transitional

facility for inmates who are set to be released within 60 days of their scheduled release date;

b) evaluates the feasibility of using the Marana prison site to establish a program that provides inmates with transitional skills and services; and

c) analyzes current resources that may be used to establish the transitional facility and program and determine what additional state resources are necessary for the facility and program. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires DOC to submit a report on the study's findings and recommendations to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives by June 1, 2026. (Sec. 1)

3. Repeals the study on July 1, 2026. (Sec. 1)

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