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This bill amends Pennsylvania law to modify residency requirements for corrections officers at state correctional institutions. Specifically, the bill allows the department to hire or promote corrections officers who live outside of Pennsylvania, which is a change from previous regulations. However, the bill also creates a preference for Pennsylvania residents by awarding them an additional five points on their final examination score when applying for or seeking promotion to a corrections officer position. This means that Commonwealth residents will have a slight advantage in the hiring and promotion process, even though non-residents can now be hired. The new provision aims to provide more flexibility in hiring while still giving priority to local candidates. The law will take effect 60 days after its enactment, and it modifies Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which governs prisons and parole.

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