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HB 134: Offender Transfer Amendments

Cheryl ActonEnacted

HB 134 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill changes the rules for how prisoners are moved between facilities. It is currently being debated by the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for streamlined administrative efficiency

Risks

  • Potential for increased logistical costs related to transfers

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Modernization of correctional management procedures

Risks

  • Lack of public detail on transfer criteria impact
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Analysis based on highly limited abstract text

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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