Bill > HB1601

This bill establishes the Identification Upon Reentry Program in Pennsylvania, which aims to provide incarcerated individuals with necessary identification documents upon their release from state correctional institutions or juvenile detention centers. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. The Department of Corrections, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Transportation, will set up the program to assist eligible offenders in obtaining birth certificates, Social Security cards, photo IDs, driver's licenses, and work permits. 2. The program will cover all costs associated with obtaining these documents, and eligible offenders can opt out of participating if they choose. 3. The agencies involved are required to establish policies, seek funding, and develop monitoring and accountability systems, including an annual report to legislative committees on the program's implementation and outcomes. 4. The bill outlines specific guidelines for how the agencies will assist eligible offenders in obtaining the necessary documents, renewing or replacing expired licenses, and handling cases where the offender's driving privileges are suspended. Overall, the goal of this bill is to ensure that incarcerated individuals leaving the criminal justice system have the identification documents they need to successfully reintegrate into the community.

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