Legislators move to support prison oversight

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 1,143

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Legislators said increased oversight is likely coming to the Department of Corrections, potentially during the next session in 2027.

Prison rights advocates have pushed hard for independent oversight of the agency, asking legislators to demand increased transparency and accountability.

On Tuesday, the Law and Justice Interim Committee voted 5-4 to support legislation that would create a program providing independent oversight of the Department of Corrections housed in the Governor’s Office. The …

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