Bill > HB2313

This bill amends Arizona's existing law on adult incarceration contracts. It requires the Department of Corrections to conduct regular comparisons of the performance and costs of private prison contractors versus public facilities. The bill sets criteria that private prison proposals must meet, including offering cost savings and services that are at least functionally equal to those provided by the state. It also specifies that the state can cancel a contract after the first year without penalty and limits the types of authority that can be delegated to private contractors. The bill aims to increase oversight and transparency around the use of private prisons in Arizona.