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SB 941: Private detention facilities: canteens.
What SB 941 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>This bill prohibits the excessive markup of goods sold in commissaries at private detention facilities. The markup is capped at 35% above the cost paid to the vendor. Private detention facilities are operated by for-profit entities under contract with a government entity. The goal is to ensure fair pricing for inmates.</p>
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 12, 2026 | Ordered to third reading. |