Senate Bill No. 1328 aims to prohibit the private ownership, operation, or management of state correctional facilities, community correctional centers, and community reintegration centers. The bill establishes that the responsibility for maintaining custody and supervision of individuals detained in these facilities will solely rest with the Commissioner of Correction and their employees. This legislative change is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

The bill includes specific exemptions, allowing federal government-owned, operated, or managed facilities, as well as community-based service programs, to operate outside of these restrictions. The bill does not have any fiscal impact, as there are currently no privately owned correctional facilities in the state. The Judiciary Committee has reported the bill favorably, indicating broad support for its passage.