The bill HB2135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning adult incarceration contracts. The bill changes the language from "proposer" to "proposing entity" and clarifies that if the proposing entity does not have a history of successfully operating and managing secure facilities, it may use the history of its personnel in this regard. Additionally, the bill allows the state to cancel contracts for correctional services after the first year without penalty, given a 90-day written notice.

The bill also addresses contract price adjustments, stipulating that they can only occur annually on the contract's anniversary and must not exceed the percentage change in the average consumer price index. It further specifies that the contractor is liable for the costs of emergency, public safety, or security services provided by the state or any political subdivision and must reimburse these costs. Lastly, the bill introduces the "Private Prison Contract Reform Act" as its title.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1609.01
House Engrossed Version: 41-1609.01