HB718

Montana HB718 establishes an Office of Reentry Services to coordinate supportive services for individuals exiting incarceration.

Montana HB718 creates an Office of Reentry Services within the Department of Labor and Industry. This office aims to coordinate supportive services for individuals exiting or preparing to exit incarceration and reenter Montana communities. The office will collaborate with state agencies, companies, and stakeholder organizations to expand existing programs and develop new ones. These include job training, job placement, workforce and supportive services, access to education programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, transition planning, and housing assistance.