SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Jackie Haas successfully passed HB76 through committee this week. The legislation states that if a county jail in the county where an inmate lived before their conviction has a reentry program, the Department of Corrections must pay the county back for costs related to transferring the inmate to the county jail for participation in the reentry program.
I am pleased to have passed this bill through the House of Representative’s committee process,” said Rep. Haas. “This legislation is a great opportunity to help individuals gain the skills for success in re-entering their home community as reducing recidivism. I look forward to seeing this come to a vote on the House Floor” concluded Haas.
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