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This bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to develop regulations by July 1, 2027, specifically addressing resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who have participated in the California Conservation Camp program or worked at institutional firehouses. The bill recognizes the critical and dangerous work these inmates perform, including fighting wildfires and responding to natural disasters, and seeks to create a pathway for potential sentence reduction. The proposed regulations must allow referrals for resentencing for eligible incarcerated persons with two or more years remaining on their sentences, prohibit excluding individuals from resentencing based solely on parole hearing dates, and prevent imposing minimum time served requirements for resentencing consideration. The bill acknowledges the essential contribution of these incarcerated workers to public safety, highlighting that they are carefully selected based on physical fitness, low security classification, and good behavior, and have been instrumental in combating major fires and emergencies. By creating this regulatory framework, the bill aims to provide a mechanism for recognizing and potentially rewarding the significant contributions of incarcerated firefighters to California's emergency response efforts.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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