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This bill modifies existing law regarding County Jail Boards of Visitors by making two key changes. First, it amends a previous statute to require that each board of visitors share its annual report with every other board of visitors appointed in the state, replacing the previous language that only required sharing with other boards within the same sheriff's office. Second, the bill mandates that by December 3, 2025, each county sheriff must submit a detailed report to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety about the status of Boards of Visitors for their county jails and correctional facilities. This report must comprehensively outline the current state of board membership, including the number of appointed members, efforts to meet statutory membership requirements, specific challenges in recruiting members, and whether the board is currently active or inactive. The committee is then authorized to potentially introduce legislation based on these reports during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, providing a mechanism for addressing any systemic issues with county jail oversight boards.

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