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Increased Transparency for Private Prisons Holding Federal Detainees.

This law mandates that private and state facilities housing federal prisoners must disclose the same operational information to the public as federal prisons. This change significantly increases transparency, allowing citizens to better scrutinize the conditions and management of contract detention facilities. Records from these facilities are now subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Key points
Private and contract detention facilities must now release the same information to the public as Federal prisons.
Records related to these non-Federal facilities are classified as 'agency records' and are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Compliance with these disclosure requirements must be included as a material term in all federal contracts with these facilities.
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Print number: 118_S_1983
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Private Prison Information Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1983.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Private and contract detention facilities must now release the same information to the public as Federal prisons.
  • Records related to these non-Federal facilities are classified as 'agency records' and are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
  • Compliance with these disclosure requirements must be included as a material term in all federal contracts with these facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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