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MO HB742

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Corrections must participate in the Federal Bonding Program to bond all inmates prior to release, subject to appropriation

  • Department must review prison jobs to identify which positions are eligible for certification and ensure inmates completing requirements receive certification

  • Department must issue worker certificates to inmates who held non-certifiable jobs, documenting hours worked, training received, job duties, and skills acquired or demonstrated

  • Legislation aims to reduce recidivism rates among released offenders through improved employment prospects

Legislative Description

Requires the Department of Corrections to perform specified actions to improve the ability of inmates to obtain employment upon release from incarceration

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Special Standing Committee on Corrections3/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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