An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Identification Upon Reentry Program.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Identification Upon Reentry Program in Pennsylvania, aiming to provide incarcerated individuals released from state correctional institutions with essential identification documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards, photo identification cards, and driver’s licenses. The program will be administered by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation, with the goal of facilitating successful reintegration into society. Importantly, eligible offenders will not be responsible for any costs associated with obtaining these documents.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Identification Upon Reentry Program.
- Requires the Department of Corrections to collaborate with the Department of Health and the Department of Transportation to provide eligible offenders with birth certificates, Social Security cards, photo identification cards, and driver’s licenses.
- The department will assist offenders in obtaining necessary documents.
- Eligible offenders will not be responsible for program costs.
- The program will develop monitoring and accountability systems to track its effectiveness.
- Rules and regulations will be established to implement the program.
- Assistance is provided for offenders born in other states or who have become U.S. citizens/naturalized citizens.
- Guidance is offered regarding occupational limited licenses and probationary licenses if a full driver's license cannot be obtained.
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Christine Tartaglione
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