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SB 836 Prisoners; requires physical examination for ability to work.

Introduced by: Jeannemarie D. Davis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Department of Corrections; physical examination of prisoner; ability to work. Requires the Department to medically examine each prisoner within 30 days prior to a work assignment in food services, medical services, or cosmetological services, and within 30 days prior to a change in work assignment.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Department of Corrections; physical examination of prisoner; ability to work.  Requires the Department to medically examine each prisoner within 30 days prior to a work assignment in food services, medical services, or cosmetological services, and within 30 days prior to a change in work assignment. The bill urges consideration of public health, but only allows the Department to limit a prisoner's work and housing assignments if disease transmission is possible despite certain controls, personal protective equipment, or precautionary measures.