Mandatory Reporting and Preparedness for Federal Prisons During Disasters.
This law mandates the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the damage and impact of major disasters, including pandemics and extreme weather, on inmates and staff. The goal is to increase transparency and force the modernization of emergency plans to ensure inmates maintain access to healthcare, water, food, and civil rights during crises. It also expands the oversight board to include public health experts and individuals with correctional experience.
Key points
Federal prisons must annually report on damage, injuries, and loss of life among inmates and staff following any major disaster.
Reports must detail how the disaster affected inmates' access to medical care, drinking water, food, and the ability to communicate with legal counsel.
Requires the creation of corrective action plans and modernization of emergency procedures to better protect the health and safety of the correctional population during crises.
The National Institute of Corrections board is expanded to include individuals with lived experience in incarceration, emergency response experts, and labor union representatives for staff.
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