Corrections: prisoners; information on the pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals; provide to the independent citizens redistricting commission after the federal decennial census.
Impact
The information compiled through this bill will be reported to the independent citizens redistricting commission, which is tasked with redrawing legislative districts in Michigan. This means that the demographic data collected will potentially influence how districts are drawn, thereby affecting political representation and resource allocation within the state. Importantly, the bill stipulates that this data will not be used in distributing state or federal funds, which may raise discussions on the broader implications of data usage for funding and social services.
Summary
Senate Bill 537 aims to enhance the collection of demographic information regarding incarcerated individuals by the Department of Corrections. Specifically, it mandates that when an individual enters incarceration, their pre-incarceration address and other demographic data, such as race and age, must be collected by the department. This data collection is scheduled to begin six months after the bill becomes effective. The initiative is designed to ensure that accurate information is available for a range of administrative purposes, particularly in relation to redistricting efforts following the federal decennial census.
Contention
One potential area of contention surrounding SB 537 could revolve around concerns of privacy and data accuracy. Critics may argue that requiring the collection of detailed demographic data from incarcerated individuals could infringe upon their privacy rights. Furthermore, debates may arise regarding the reliability of the data, especially when it comes to individuals' pre-incarceration addresses, which could impact the integrity of the redistricting process. Proponents, however, may emphasize the importance of having accurate demographic information to ensure equitable representation in legislative processes.
Records: other; federal decennial census data; update to reflect pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals and require the independent citizens redistricting commission to consider. Creates new act.
Records: other; reporting of pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals by the department of corrections for voting district population counts; require. Creates new act.
Legislature: apportionment; independent citizens redistricting commission; abolish. Amends sec. 1, art. IV, secs. 1, 2 & 4, art. V & secs. 1 & 4, art. VI; adds secs. 6a & 6b to art. IV & repeals sec. 6, art. IV of the state constitution.
Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 et seq.).
Corrections: other; screening and treatment for post traumatic prison disorder; provide for and require certain other mental health screening, planning, and treatment of incarcerated individuals. Amends sec. 67 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.267) & adds secs. 34e, 67c & 67d.
Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.
Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide. Amends secs. 34c & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c & 791.235).
Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide. Amends secs. 34c & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c & 791.235).
Criminal procedure: sentencing; resentencing upon petition of certain prisoners; provide process for. Amends secs. 12 & 25, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 & 769.25) & adds secs. 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g & 27h to ch. IX.
Criminal procedure: sentencing; resentencing upon petition of certain prisoners; provide process for. Amends secs. 12 & 25, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 & 769.25) & adds secs. 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g & 27h to ch. IX.