Key Votes
SB 1064 - Prohibits Private Security Services in Detention Centers - Key Vote
Illinois Key Votes
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Legislation - Bill Failed With Amendment (House) (57-58) - May 31, 2012(Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Private Security Services in Detention Centers
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits private security services in detention centers.
Highlights:
- Prohibits state and local governments from contracting with private companies to operate or manage correctional or detention facilities, beginning with contracts entered into on or after May 1, 2012 (Sec. 3).
- Exempts the following services provided by private contractors from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 3):
- Providing separate care or special treatment services in state work release centers and juvenile residential facilities;
- Providing ancillary services, including, but not limited to, medical, educational, repair, and maintenance contracts; or
- Providing any other services not directly related to the ownership, management or operation of security services in a correctional or detention facility.
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (34-17) - March 28, 2012
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Feb. 8, 2011
Title: Prohibits Private Security Services in Detention Centers
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Maria Antonia 'Toni' Berrios (IL - D)
- Daniel J. Burke (IL - D)
- Kelly Cassidy (IL - D)
- Jacqueline Y. 'Jacqui' Collins (IL - D)
- Barbara Flynn Currie (IL - D)
- Robyn Gabel (IL - D)
- Gregory S. 'Greg' Harris (IL - D)
- Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez (IL - D)
- Mattie Hunter (IL - D)
- Naomi D. Jakobsson (IL - D)
- Kwame Raoul (IL - D)
- Cynthia Soto (IL - D)
