Bill > SB850

This bill addresses multiple aspects of prison safety and accountability, focusing primarily on correctional officers who sexually assault inmates. The bill requires any correctional officer or prison staff member who is convicted of sexually assaulting an inmate to permanently forfeit all accrued rights and benefits in their public retirement system, regardless of when they were hired. For officers who become members of the retirement system after January 1, 2026, the bill mandates complete forfeiture of retirement benefits upon such a conviction. The bill also introduces several safety measures for women's state prisons, including constructing 100 additional single-cell housing units at the Central California Women's Facility, installing fixed cameras in court or legislatively designated locations by 2028, implementing thermal sensor cameras in inmate bathrooms to track body movements, and eliminating solo shifts for correctional officers. Additionally, the bill allows a correctional lieutenant to transfer an inmate to restrictive housing upon the inmate's request. These provisions aim to enhance inmate safety, prevent sexual misconduct by correctional staff, and provide mechanisms for accountability when such misconduct occurs, with protections in place for innocent spouses and consistent application of community property laws.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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