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HB 2356: OFFENDER REENTRY; EMPLOYMENT; CERTIFICATES; SECURITY CLEARANCE; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-11

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-12: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide a certificate of rehabilitation to offenders who have satisfied all sentencing and post-release requirements.  Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with government and private stakeholders to conduct public education regarding the certificates.  Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with state agencies to increase offenders' eligibility for security clearance in post-release employment with the State.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Public Safety16MIN
Feb 11, 2026

House Standing Committee on Public Safety

House Standing Committee on Public Safety2MIN
Feb 11, 2026

House Standing Committee on Public Safety

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