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MD HB1405
MD HB1405Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Incarcerated Individual Apprenticeship Program
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Introduced
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to develop and offer an apprenticeship program in skilled trades for incarcerated individuals; establishing the purpose of the program is to assist incarcerated individuals to develop marketable job skills and to earn money that can be used once the individual is released from incarceration; authorizing the Department to pay all or part of an incarcerated individuals wages to a spouse, child or other dependent in need of financial support; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to develop and offer an apprenticeship program in skilled trades for incarcerated individuals. The purpose of the program is to help incarcerated individuals develop marketable job skills and earn money that can be used upon their release. The bill authorizes the Department to pay all or part of an incarcerated individual's wages to their spouse, child, or other dependent in need of financial support. The bill also outlines various other provisions related to the program, such as the payment of expenses for transportation, lodging, and medical care of incarcerated individuals while participating in the program, and the issuance of a certificate upon successful completion of the program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2024 ) (on 03/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1405?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1405f.pdf |
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