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SB 1317

appropriation; coordinated reentry program

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Hildy Angius and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona bill appropriates state funds for coordinated reentry services supporting formerly incarcerated individuals' transition back into communities.

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Bill Summary · SB 1317

Legislative bill overview

SB 1317 appropriates state funding for a coordinated reentry program in Arizona, which provides support services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into communities. The bill has passed multiple committee readings and is progressing through the legislative process with bipartisan sponsorship.

Why is this important

Reentry programs affect public safety outcomes, recidivism rates, and community reintegration success for thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals annually. Adequate funding determines whether programs can offer housing assistance, job training, mental health services, and other support that measurably reduce re-offense rates and support successful rehabilitation.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budgetary priorities – Determining the appropriate funding level and whether these resources should be allocated here versus other criminal justice or social service programs
  • Program effectiveness and accountability – Establishing clear metrics to measure outcomes and ensuring taxpayer dollars produce demonstrable reductions in recidivism
  • Scope of services – Disagreement over which reentry services should be funded (housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, etc.) and for which populations of formerly incarcerated individuals

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

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