Prohibit Triple Shifts for Correction Officers
In committee as of Jun 4, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would prevent the Department of Correction from forcing custodial officers to work more than two consecutive 8-hour shifts. Officers would be protected from being assigned a third consecutive shift, which could improve working conditions and safety at city jails.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Criminal Justice
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
This bill would limit the assignment of tours of duty for Department of Correction (“DOC”) custodial officers to not more than two consecutive tours of duty. The bill would establish a tour of duty as consisting of not more than 8 consecutive hours. Assignment of additional hours into a third consecutive tour of duty would be prohibited.