The proposed bill establishes a pilot program for the implementation of body scanning machines in specific correctional facilities, namely the York Correctional Institution and the John R. Manson Youth Institution. The Commissioner of Correction is required to purchase at least two body scanning machines by December 31, 2025, and to prioritize their use over traditional strip and cavity searches. The bill includes provisions for training correctional personnel on the machines and mandates the collection of data regarding their usage. Additionally, the Commissioner must submit reports by February 15, 2027, detailing the number of scans performed, traditional searches conducted, contraband discovered, and recommendations for legislative changes based on the pilot program's outcomes.

To fund this initiative, the bill authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $500,000 in bonds for the purchase and installation of the body scanning machines and the necessary training for staff. Starting January 1, 2026, the Commissioner is also required to provide annual reports on strip and cavity searches, including the number of searches, any lawsuits filed, and current policies governing these searches. An evaluation report comparing Connecticut's search procedures with those of other states and federal policies is due by February 15, 2026. The bill introduces new legal language for these provisions without making any deletions from existing law.