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HI HB251

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Tam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program for nonviolent incarcerated individuals
  • Training program aims to help incarcerated individuals explore careers in social work and become eligible for employment as assistants to licensed social workers
  • Department may coordinate with accredited higher education institutions, private entities, and nonprofit organizations to provide the training
  • Joint progress reports from both departments required to the legislature 20 days before the 2026 and 2027 regular sessions
  • Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Social Work.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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