Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00148

Introduced
1/13/23  
Introduced
1/13/23  

Caption

An Act Concerning A Safe Environment For Correction Officers.

Impact

If enacted, SB00148 would have implications for state laws concerning labor and correctional facility regulations. The bill would establish new safety protocols and perhaps require the implementation of additional safety measures and training for correction officers. This could potentially lead to a more structured approach to workplace safety within the correctional system, thereby enhancing the overall operational standards and addressing long-standing safety concerns that have apparently been highlighted by correctional professionals.

Summary

SB00148, titled 'An Act Concerning A Safe Environment For Correction Officers,' is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing workplace safety for correction officers in the state. The bill seeks to amend title 18 of the general statutes to ensure that correction officers have a safer working environment. This initiative recognizes the challenges faced by correction officers, particularly concerning their safety, and aims to address these issues through regulatory changes. The proposed legislation reflects a growing awareness of the need for improved safety measures within correctional facilities.

Contention

While there may be broad support for the objectives of SB00148 due to the pressing issue of workplace safety, there are potential points of contention. Discussions may arise regarding the appropriateness and effectiveness of the proposed regulations. Stakeholders, including lawmakers and correction facility administrators, may raise questions about the costs associated with implementing such safety measures, the adequacy of current training programs, and whether there are alternative approaches that could more effectively improve safety without imposing undue burdens on correctional operations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00212

An Act Concerning The Revisor's Technical Corrections To The General Statutes.

CT SB00192

An Act Concerning Dam Safety.

CT HB05433

An Act Establishing A Procedure For The State Historic Preservation Officer To Make Determinations Concerning Certain Environmental Effects.

CT SB00350

An Act Concerning The Use Of Body Scanning Machines In The Public Entrance Areas Of Correctional Facilities.

CT SB00189

An Act Concerning The Issuance Of Permits By The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection.

CT HB05227

An Act Concerning The Release Of Certain Liens Of The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection.

CT SB00289

An Act Concerning The Authority Of The Departments Of Energy And Environmental Protection And Transportation Over Vegetation Management.

CT SB00362

An Act Concerning Fines For Certain Disciplinary Actions In Correctional Facilities And The Deposit Of Such Fines Into A Fund For The Benefit Of All Persons Who Are Incarcerated.

CT SB00001

An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.

CT SB00290

An Act Concerning Minor Revisions To Environment Related Statutes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.