Maryland HB108 establishes a Release Preparation Program for formerly incarcerated individuals to assist incarcerated individuals with release.

Maryland HB108 creates a Release Preparation Program within the Division of Correction, allowing formerly incarcerated individuals to assist incarcerated individuals with release preparation. The Division must establish a protocol for registering these individuals and submit it to the Office of the Attorney General for approval. The protocol requires public registration unless it interferes with facility operations. The bill also alters the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund to include funds for supporting the Release Preparation Program. The Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB108 establishes a Release Preparation Program for formerly incarcerated individuals to assist incarcerated individuals with release.

Maryland HB108 creates a Release Preparation Program within the Division of Correction, allowing formerly incarcerated individuals to assist incarcerated individuals with release preparation. The Division must establish a protocol for registering these individuals and submit it to the Office of the Attorney General for approval. The protocol requires public registration unless it interferes with facility operations. The bill also alters the Cannabis Regulation and Enforcement Fund to include funds for supporting the Release Preparation Program. The Act takes effect October 1, 2026.