HB 1272 (2020)

Summary:

Prohibits New Hampshire and its counties from contracting with private prisons, unless the governor declares a corrections emergency. The House amended the bill to also allow county commissioners to declare a corrections emergency. The Senate added this bill to HB 1645.

Bill Became Law?:

Yes

Status Detail:

Added to a Different Bill

Bill Sponsor:

Robert "Renny" Cushing

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