Bill
SB 2307
SB 2307 streamlines access to identification for formerly incarcerated individuals, aiding their reintegration by improving employment, housing, and social service opportunities.
Bill Number: SB 2307
Introduced On: January 19, 2024
Current Status: Reported from PSM with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC/WAM
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Departmental Assistance, Identification Documents, Offender Reentry
SB 2307 aims to enhance the process of obtaining identification documents for individuals reentering society after incarceration. The bill recognizes the critical role that proper identification plays in facilitating successful reintegration into the community, including access to employment, housing, and social services.
Identification Assistance: The bill mandates that relevant state departments provide assistance to individuals who are reentering society in obtaining necessary identification documents. This may include driver's licenses, state IDs, and other forms of identification.
Streamlined Processes: SB 2307 seeks to streamline the application processes for obtaining identification, reducing barriers that formerly incarcerated individuals may face.
Collaboration with Agencies: The bill encourages collaboration between the Department of Corrections and other state agencies to ensure that individuals have access to the resources needed to secure identification upon release.
Individuals Reentering Society: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are individuals who have been incarcerated and are transitioning back into the community. The bill aims to support their reintegration by providing easier access to identification.
State Departments: Agencies involved in the identification process, including the Department of Corrections and other relevant state departments, will be tasked with implementing the provisions of the bill.
January 19, 2024: SB 2307 was introduced and referred to the PSM and JDC/WAM committees.
January 23, 2024: A public hearing was scheduled for January 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM in Conference Room 225 and via videoconference.
January 26, 2024: The PSM committee recommended that the measure be passed unamended, with a vote of 4 in favor and 1 excused.
January 31, 2024: The report was adopted, and the bill passed its Second Reading, subsequently being referred to the JDC/WAM committee for further consideration.
SB 2307 represents a significant step towards improving the reintegration process for formerly incarcerated individuals by addressing the critical need for identification documents. By facilitating access to these documents, the bill aims to support successful transitions back into society, ultimately benefiting both individuals and the community as a whole.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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