5278-S2 AMS WICL S2244.2

2SSB 5278 - S AMD 179

By Senator C. Wilson

ADOPTED 03/10/2025

On page 18, line 22, after "corrections," insert "only"

On page 18, line 23, after "persons" insert "who meet the requirements provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection (2)"

On page 18, line 27, after "(ii)" strike "The" and insert "If the circumstances listed in (c)(i) of this subsection (2) exist, the"

On page 18, line 28, after "may" insert "only"

EFFECT: Clarifies in circumstances when capacity at the juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent and the rehabilitative goals of the institution cannot be met, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may only transfer persons over certain ages who consistently refuse to participate or engage in programming.

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