HB 17-1125

House Bill 17-1125, which has been signed into law, changes how maintenance and services are handled at Colorado's correctional facilities. Previously, a specific division within the Department of Corrections was required to manage tasks like vehicle upkeep, building maintenance, food preparation, and laundry for these facilities. The bill removes this requirement, meaning that the department is no longer obligated to have this particular division handle those responsibilities. This affects how prison services are managed in Colorado, potentially allowing more flexibility or different approaches to providing necessary support within correctional facilities. Since it has been signed, the changes outlined in the bill are now law and will be implemented accordingly.

Official Summary

Legislative Audit Committee. Current law requires the division of correctional industries in the department of corrections to establish programs that are responsible for vehicle maintenance, physical plant and facility maintenance, and food and laundry services for each of the state's correctional facilities. The bill removes this requirement.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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