Deaths of inmates in local correctional facilities; review by State Board of Corrections. (SB942)

Introduced By

Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake) with support from co-patron Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Deaths of inmates in local correctional facilities; review by State Board of Corrections. Authorizes the State Board of Corrections (Board) to conduct a review of the death of any inmate in a local or regional correctional facility in order to determine the circumstances surrounding the inmate's death and whether the facility was in compliance with the Board's regulations. The bill provides that any review shall be performed by Department of Corrections (Department) staff designated by the Board and requires the Board to submit a report of the findings of a completed investigation to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department. Read the Bill »

Status

01/13/2017: Incorporated into Another Bill

History

DateAction
12/29/2016Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17
12/29/2016Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101442D
12/29/2016Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/13/2017Impact statement from DPB (SB942)
01/13/2017Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB1063-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)