Establishes the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman to oversee the state correctional system.

The bill creates the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman within the legislative branch to ensure independent oversight of the Department of Corrections. The Ombudsman, appointed by the Legislature, must have experience in corrections and human rights but cannot have worked for the department recently. The office will receive and investigate complaints, monitor conditions, and analyze data on incidents in correctional facilities. The office will submit an annual report to the Legislature.

Establishes the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman to oversee the state correctional system.

The bill creates the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman within the legislative branch to ensure independent oversight of the Department of Corrections. The Ombudsman, appointed by the Legislature, must have experience in corrections and human rights but cannot have worked for the department recently. The office will receive and investigate complaints, monitor conditions, and analyze data on incidents in correctional facilities. The office will submit an annual report to the Legislature.