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MO HB1402

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 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 job types to identify which jobs are eligible for certification and ensure inmates completing certification requirements receive credentials
  • Department must issue a worker certificate to inmates who worked in non-certifiable prison jobs, documenting hours worked, training received, job duties, and skills acquired
  • Purpose is to reduce recidivism rates among incarcerated individuals in Missouri by improving post-release employment prospects

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

4/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Special Standing Committee on Corrections1/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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