An Act to secure housing for returning citizens
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish programs and policies within the Department of Housing and Community Development to prioritize housing opportunities for individuals reentering communities after incarceration. It aims to create guidelines and preferences to assist formerly incarcerated people in securing stable housing. The bill directs the department to address the unique challenges faced by this population in accessing housing. This legislation focuses on improving housing access for a specific demographic group.
Key provisions
- The Department of Housing and Community Development will develop programs for returning citizens.
- The department will establish policies and guidelines to support housing for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Priorities and preferences will be created to aid in housing placement.
- The bill directs the department to study housing needs of returning citizens.
Who is affected
- Formerly incarcerated individuals
- Department of Housing and Community Development
- Returning citizens
- Housing providers
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Primary sponsor
Samantha Montaño
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