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Prisons

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This page collects the 35 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Prisons”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Corrections, State Government, and Law Enforcement.

Active Bills

State BillOHIOSep 30, 2026Ohio SB 466 increases maximum prisoner sentence reduction credit to 25 percentOhio Senate Bill 466 raises the maximum aggregate sentence reduction credit a prisoner may earn for participating in educational, vocational, or treatment programs from fifteen percent to twenty-five State BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026California AB 1759 requires independent study to overhaul state prison security classification systemState BillMICHIGANJun 18, 2026Michigan requires reentry services and housing for prisoners discharged after overturned convictions or specific resentencingState BillOHIOMay 13, 2026Ohio HB 796 mandates that inmates and prisoners be housed according to biological sexState BillOHIOMay 13, 2026Ohio Bill Mandates Indefinite Prison Terms and Revised Maximums for All Felony SentencesState BillRHODE ISLANDMay 12, 2026Rhode Island Bill S 2984 Requires Free Inmate Communications and In-Person Contact VisitsState BillLOUISIANAApr 22, 2026Louisiana House Bill 458 caps inmate work release room and board fees at 33 percent of gross wagesState BillPENNSYLVANIAApr 15, 2026Pennsylvania House Bill 728 Establishes Identification Upon Reentry Program for Released Inmates

Showing 8 of 19 bills tagged with this topic.

Recent Activity

  1. Tue, Aug 251 item
    1. California prison towns face economic transition following state facility closuresCalifornia cities that historically relied on prison-based economies are seeking new employment opportunities as the state proceeds with facility closures. These municipalities, which built their locaCalifornia
  2. Fri, Aug 141 item
    1. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar opposes closure of La Tuna federal prisonCongresswoman Veronica Escobar is challenging the federal decision to close the La Tuna prison in Anthony, Texas, arguing that necessary infrastructure repairs are more cost-effective than building neHillsborough County
  3. Wed, Aug 51 item
    1. Florida corrections system overview: leadership changes, mental health, and prison educationThis report examines the current state of Florida's prison system, focusing on the retirement of Secretary Ricky Dixon, the mental health challenges faced by incarcerated women, and the implementationHillsborough County2 reports

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Key Actors

  1. 01Oklahomalocation3 mentions
  2. 02Ricky Dixonperson2 mentions
  3. 03Department of Public Safety and Correctionsorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Josh Williamsperson2 mentions
  5. 05Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Paroleorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Floridaplace2 mentions
  7. 07Alonzo Knoxperson2 mentions
  8. 08Department of Rehabilitation and Correctionorganization2 mentions
  9. 09Montgomery v Louisianaother1 mentions
  10. 10Camp East Montanalocation1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsOhio SB 466 increases maximum prisoner sentence reduction credit to 25 percent, California AB 1759 requires independent study to overhaul state prison security classification system, Michigan requires reentry services and housing for prisoners discharged after overturned convictions or specific resentencing (+16 more)
  • Topic to peopleRicky Dixon, Josh Williams, Alonzo Knox
  • Topic to orgsDepartment of Public Safety and Corrections, Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
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  1. Sep 30, 2026State BillOhio SB 466 increases maximum prisoner sentence reduction credit to 25 percent
  2. Aug 25, 2026NewsCalifornia prison towns face economic transition following state facility closures
  3. Aug 14, 2026NewsCongresswoman Veronica Escobar opposes closure of La Tuna federal prison
  4. Aug 13, 2026State BillCalifornia AB 1759 requires independent study to overhaul state prison security classification system
  5. Aug 5, 2026NewsFlorida corrections system overview: leadership changes, mental health, and prison education
  6. Aug 5, 2026NewsFlorida corrections system overview: Leadership changes, mental health, and prison education
  7. Jun 18, 2026State BillMichigan requires reentry services and housing for prisoners discharged after overturned convictions or specific resentencing
  8. May 13, 2026State BillOhio HB 796 mandates that inmates and prisoners be housed according to biological sex
  9. May 13, 2026State BillOhio Bill Mandates Indefinite Prison Terms and Revised Maximums for All Felony Sentences
  10. May 12, 2026State BillRhode Island Bill S 2984 Requires Free Inmate Communications and In-Person Contact Visits

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