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IN HB1641

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Summers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1641 Summary

  • Department of Correction shall conduct an intensive reentry program pilot project to help recently released offenders obtain and maintain employment effective July 1, 2017.

  • Program must include cognitive behavioral therapy, life skills training, vocational and workplace training, and other evidence-based treatment or educational programs to support employment success.

  • Pilot program must operate in at least five counties with specified demographics: one primarily urban county, one primarily rural county, one county under 100,000 population, one county with 100,000-700,000 population, and one county with 700,000+ population.

  • Department shall submit annual electronic reports to the legislative council before November 1 of each year detailing program progress and outcomes.

  • Section expires November 2, 2020.

Legislative Description

Reentry programs. Requires the department of correction to operate an intensive three year reentry program pilot project focused on providing recently released offenders with the opportunity and skills to obtain and maintain employment. Outlines the contents of the program, and requires the program to be conducted in at least five counties with specified demographics.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/24/2017

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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