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CA AB2129

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Jones-Sawyer

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to establish a voluntary prerelease reentry program for all inmates in state prison, commencing no later than 6 months before release.

  • Program shall include adult basic education, career technical education, postsecondary education, and transition programs with employment services and skills training.

  • Requires cognitive behavior therapy components including substance abuse treatment, anger management, and family relationship counseling.

  • Includes transition planning assistance covering financial literacy and housing assistance to support community reentry.

  • Participation in the program is voluntary for inmates.

Legislative Description

Inmates: reentry program.

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/8/2014
Public Safety3/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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