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This bill modifies Pennsylvania's corrections officer employment regulations by allowing the state correctional department to hire and promote corrections officers who live outside of Pennsylvania, despite previous residency requirements. Specifically, the bill amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new section that overrides an existing statutory provision (71 Pa.C.S. § 2301(b)) which previously may have restricted hiring to in-state residents. This change provides more flexibility in recruitment, potentially helping the correctional system address staffing challenges by expanding the potential pool of qualified candidates beyond state borders. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving the department time to implement the new hiring policy. The modification is significant because it removes a potential geographic limitation on hiring corrections officers, which could help the state correctional system recruit more effectively, especially in areas where finding qualified local candidates might be challenging.

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