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VA SB877

VA SB877
Post-release job search assistance services; DOC, et al., to provide.

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Introduced
01/03/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
01/31/2025
Passed
02/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Corrections; Department of Workforce Development and Advancement; post-release job search assistance services. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall work with the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to provide post-release job search assistance services to assist individuals in finding employment upon release from incarceration and refer such individuals to case management services where eligible from such funds as are available. The bill also requires the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to coordinate implementation and delivery of such post-release job search assistance services with Virginia Workforce System partners, including local workforce development boards. This bill is identical to HB 1759.

AI Summary

This bill amends an existing Virginia law to require the Department of Corrections (DOC) to collaborate with the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to provide post-release job search assistance services to individuals leaving incarceration. The services aim to help recently released individuals find employment and connect them with case management services when possible. The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of these job search services in partnership with the Virginia Workforce System partners, which include local workforce development boards. By mandating these post-release employment support services, the bill seeks to improve reintegration opportunities for individuals returning to society after serving time in prison, potentially reducing recidivism by helping them secure meaningful employment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0196) (on 03/21/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/CHAP0196
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB877) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1063421.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/SB877ER
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB877) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1038077.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/SB877E
Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/SB877AS1
SFIN Sub: Public Safety & Claims Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/SB877ASC1
Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/SB877AS2
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB877) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1023726.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB877/text/SB877
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