An Act To Increase County Jail Funding

Summary

The bill establishes a statewide fund to finance county and regional jails, requiring the state to appropriate $20.3 million now and $28.3 million starting July 1 2026, with a 4 % yearly increase. It also earmarks $5 million each year for community‑correction and pre‑trial release services, and sets a formula for how the money is divided among counties. The emergency enactment makes the changes effective immediately to address rising jail costs.

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