revise a provision related to the transportation of an inmate upon discharge from a correctional facility.
Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-16
Summary
The bill amends state law so that when an inmate leaves a correctional facility—by parole, suspended sentence, or final discharge—the facility must give the inmate suitable clothing, a cash amount set by the secretary of corrections, and transportation. The inmate can choose the destination county: where they lived at the time of the offense, where they were sentenced, or a location of equivalent distance, whichever is shorter. This ensures basic support and choice for individuals reentering the community.
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