Senate Bill No. 1328, also known as Public Act No. 25-32, establishes that the responsibility for the custody and supervision of individuals detained in state correctional facilities, community correctional centers, or community reintegration centers will solely rest with the Commissioner of Correction and their employees. This bill explicitly prohibits the private ownership, operation, or management of any state correctional facilities or related centers, effective October 1, 2025.

The bill includes specific exemptions, stating that the prohibition does not apply to facilities owned, operated, or managed by the federal government, nor does it affect community-based service programs as defined in existing statutes. This legislative change aims to ensure that the management of correctional facilities remains a public responsibility, thereby enhancing accountability and oversight in the correctional system.