A bill for an act relating to certain employees of the department of corrections, including collective bargaining, health insurance for a surviving spouse and children of certain employees of the department, and certain operational and employment matters involving the department, and including applicability provisions.

This bill expands collective bargaining rights for certain nonsupervisory Department of Corrections employees who work directly with inmates. It also changes health insurance rules for surviving spouses and children of these employees, requiring the state to pay the full cost. Additionally, the bill mandates new training programs for staff, uniform safety practices, paid leave for trauma events, and protocols for accessing inmate information.

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