The bill amends the Correctional Officers' Training Act of 1982 by updating the certification requirements for state correctional officers. It specifies that, starting September 30, 1983, individuals must be certified or recertified by the department, rather than the Michigan Commission of Corrections, to serve as state correctional officers. The department is responsible for certifying and annually recertifying individuals who meet specific criteria outlined in sections 10 to 12 of the act.

Additionally, the bill introduces new criteria for certification, stating that individuals must not have been employed by certain federal agencies, including the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, or Citizenship and Immigration Services, during a specified period between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. This change aims to ensure that only qualified individuals are certified as correctional officers, reflecting a shift in oversight from the commission to the department.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 791.509