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SB 811

An Act establishing the Pennsylvania SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program to provide technology grants to small businesses.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jay Costa and 11 co-sponsors

Extends Maryland's Task Force on the Division of Returning Citizens and expanded reentry services; delays termination to 6/30/2027 and report to 10/31/2026.

Re-referred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 811

SB 811 — Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services

Extension of Report Deadline and Task Force (Chapter 112, 2025)

Purpose

SB 811 extends the life of an existing Maryland task force charged with developing a plan to create a Division of Returning Citizens within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and to expand reentry services for people leaving incarceration. The bill postpones the task force’s report deadline and delays the statutory termination date to allow more time for study and recommendations.

Key provisions / changes

  • Extends the task force’s termination date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
  • Changes the required report deadline from December 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026.
  • Repeals and reenacts Sections 1(i) and 2 of Chapters 936 and 937 of the Acts of 2024 to reflect the new dates.
  • The enacted bill takes effect October 1, 2025 and was approved by the Governor on April 22, 2025 (Chapter 112).

Task force charge (summary of existing duties)

Per the 2024 establishing acts (Chapters 936 and 937), the Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services must:
- Identify and assess existing reentry services in the State and gaps in service.
- Assess markers of successful reentry.
- Ensure recommendations consider returning citizens regardless of gender.
- Develop a plan to establish a Division of Returning Citizens within DPSCS (specified purposes).
- Develop a plan to expand specified post‑release services.

The task force is staffed by DPSCS; members do not receive compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses as provided by law.

Fiscal and operational impact

  • The Department of Legislative Services fiscal note finds extending the task force and the report deadline for one year will not materially affect State or local finances.
  • Any additional member reimbursements or DPSCS staffing costs are expected to be minimal and absorbable within existing budgets.
  • No revenue impact; no expected effect on small businesses.

Who is affected

  • DPSCS (responsible for staffing and implementing recommendations if adopted).
  • The task force membership and stakeholders engaged in reentry policy development.
  • Returning citizens as the ultimate intended beneficiaries of any implemented reforms or new Division.

Procedural status & sponsors

  • Introduced February 21, 2025; approved by the Governor April 22, 2025 (Chapter 112).
  • Primary sponsors: Senators Rhoads and Chang.
  • Related / companion bills: HB 315 and HB 646.

This bill does not change the substantive scope of the task force’s duties; it only extends the time for completion and statutory existence to allow additional study and a later report to the General Assembly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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