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MO HB1402
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Ellington
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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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