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HR280Introduced in the House

Directing the Department of Corrections to conduct an environmental study of each State correctional institution to determine if individuals housed in each State correctional institution are being exposed to harmful, hazardous or unsanitary conditions and to ensure that individuals housed in each State correctional institution are receiving clean air and pure water.

Introduced

Introduced by Emily Kinkead, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A Resolution directing the Department of Corrections to conduct an environmental study of each State correctional institution to determine if individuals housed in each State correctional institution are being exposed to harmful, hazardous or unsanitary conditions and to ensure that individuals housed in each State correctional institution are receiving clean air and pure water.

Where it stands

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

October 6, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed · July 9, 2025

14

Yes

12

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

26 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Referred to Judiciary

  2. Reported as committed

  3. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

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