HB 1076/SB 779 – PPE for Working Inmates/PPE Prison Report

Primary House Sponsors: Rep. Vernetta Alston (D-Durham), Rep. Marcia Morey (D-Durham), Rep. Zack Hawkins (D-Durham)

Primary Senate Sponsors: Sen. Natalie Murdock (D-Durham), Sen. Joyce Waddell (D-Mecklenburg), Sen. Harper Peterson (D-New Hanover)

Summary

This bill would require inmates working in a State prison or Correctional Enterprises to be provided Personal Protection Equipment during the current State of Emergency.

The bill directs the Department of Public Safety to report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee regarding it’s distribution of PPE.

The bill appropriates $100,000 for PPE and inmate medical costs.

History

House

  • 5/14/2020 -Filed
    • Referred to Appropriations, and Rules Committees

Senate

  • 5/14/2020 -Filed