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Enhanced safety for prison staff: New standards against sexual harassment and assault.

This Act aims to enhance the safety of federal prison staff, particularly concerning sexual harassment and assault by incarcerated individuals. It mandates the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to immediately implement Inspector General recommendations for better data collection and prevention strategies. Ultimately, the law requires the establishment of national standards for preventing and punishing such acts, improving working conditions and security for correctional officers.
Key points
Mandatory Implementation: The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must fully implement the Inspector General's recommendations on combating sexual harassment and assault against staff within 90 days.
Improved Data Collection: The Inspector General will analyze new data from 2022–2025 to determine the full scope of the problem and evaluate the effectiveness of BOP's mitigation efforts.
New National Standards: The Attorney General must establish national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by inmates against prison staff.
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Print number: 118_S_5062
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5062.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Implementation: The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must fully implement the Inspector General's recommendations on combating sexual harassment and assault against staff within 90 days.
  • Improved Data Collection: The Inspector General will analyze new data from 2022–2025 to determine the full scope of the problem and evaluate the effectiveness of BOP's mitigation efforts.
  • New National Standards: The Attorney General must establish national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by inmates against prison staff.
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. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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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