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HR 1107

Family Restoration and Re-Entry Program; recognize and support

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Mitchell

Georgia bill establishes Family Restoration and Re-Entry Program to support formerly incarcerated individuals and their families during community reintegration.

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Bill Summary · HR 1107

Legislative bill overview

HR 1107 is a Georgia House bill introduced by Billy Mitchell that establishes a Family Restoration and Re-Entry Program. Based on the title, it appears designed to support individuals returning from incarceration and facilitate family reintegration, though the specific mechanisms and funding details are not publicly available at this early legislative stage.

Why is this important

Re-entry programs address the practical challenges formerly incarcerated individuals face—employment barriers, housing instability, and family separation—which directly impact recidivism rates and community safety. Such initiatives can reduce the cycle of incarceration while supporting family stability, though their effectiveness depends heavily on adequate funding and program design.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount: Unclear whether the program requires new appropriations or redirects existing resources, potentially affecting other state priorities
  • Eligibility criteria: Questions about which offenses qualify, sentence lengths served, and risk assessment standards could create debate over who receives support
  • Program scope: Disagreement may arise over whether services include job training, housing assistance, mental health/addiction treatment, or family counseling, and to what extent

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

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