The bill amends section 341.25 of the Revised Code to expand the allowable uses of profits generated from jail commissary funds. It stipulates that all profits from the commissary fund can be utilized for various purposes, including purchasing supplies and equipment, providing life skills training and treatment services for incarcerated individuals, paying salaries for commissary staff, and acquiring technology to prevent contraband. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that allow profits to be used for purchasing necessary supplies and equipment that exceed minimum state or federal standards, covering emergency expenses under specific conditions, and supplementing costs for investigative personnel focused on safeguarding inmate rights.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the sheriff adopt rules for the operation of any commissary fund established. It also repeals the existing section 341.25 of the Revised Code, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous regulations governing the use of commissary profits. The new legal language emphasizes a broader range of permissible expenditures aimed at enhancing the welfare and rights of incarcerated individuals while ensuring the effective management of jail resources.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 341.25