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This bill amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit the operation of private detention facilities in the state. Specifically, the bill introduces new definitions for "detention facility" and "private detention facility" and creates a new section that explicitly bans the operation of detention facilities run by private, for-profit entities. The bill carefully delineates several exceptions to this prohibition, including facilities for juveniles, medical and treatment centers, educational facilities, residential care facilities, and public health quarantine sites. The definitions are comprehensive, covering facilities where individuals are involuntarily confined for punitive sentences or pending judicial proceedings. By preventing private entities from operating detention facilities, the bill aims to ensure that the detention and incarceration of individuals remains under governmental control and oversight. This legislation represents a significant policy change in how detention facilities are managed in Delaware, prioritizing public sector management of facilities where people are involuntarily confined.

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