Republican Cannot Answer If Jails Have Room For Inmates If His Bill Is Passed
Channel: Heartland Signal
Date: 2024-01-26

State Rep. Sarah Stalker (D), questioning a bill to criminalize homeless encampments, asks sponsor Rep. Jared Bauman (R) if Kentucky's overcrowded prisons are prepared for an increase in incarcerated people.

STALKER: Do you know if we have the capacity to handle it?

BAUMAN: No.