House Sponsors: REITZ AND BLACK. Short description: DEPT CORR MEDICAL CONTINUITY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Department of Corrections Medical Services Continuity Act. Provides that, when a new contractor replaces a previous contractor in providing medical, dental, or mental health services in correctional institutions and facilities, including juvenile facilities, under the maintenance and control of the Department of Corrections, there shall be a 90-day transition employment period during which employees of the previous contractor shall be employed by the new contractor. Provides an exception for new contractors in situations where a labor organization is the exclusive bargaining agent of the new contractor's employees on the effective date of the new contract. Sets forth procedural requirements. Provides for enforcement of the Act and penalties for violations. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status