This bill establishes a new legal provision that grants elected state officials the right to access facilities operated by the Department of Corrections without prior notification, effective November 1, 2025. The Department of Corrections is tasked with implementing necessary security protocols to manage these visits while ensuring the safety and security of the facilities, inmates, correctional officers, and Department employees.

The bill aims to enhance oversight of correctional facilities by allowing elected officials to conduct unannounced visits, thereby promoting transparency and accountability within the Department of Corrections. The effective date for this new law is set for November 1, 2025.