LD1844

An Act to Expand the State's Workforce by Supporting the Transition from Incarceration to Employment

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Maine LD1844 establishes reentry services for correctional facility residents, covering health, finance, employment, community, and technology.

Maine LD1844 mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to create a reentry services program for residents of correctional facilities. This program must provide services in health and wellness, financial literacy and planning, employment preparation, community and family integration, and technology training. Health and wellness services include accessing MaineCare and veterans' benefits and computer literacy programs. Financial literacy and planning cover opening a bank account, managing a budget, and building credit.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Hearing

May 5, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 9, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.