Bill > HB1453

This bill establishes a Contingency Management Program within the Missouri Department of Corrections that provides cash incentives to individuals on probation or parole after serving time, designed to encourage long-term substance abuse recovery. The program offers participants a $250 cash award if they meet specific requirements, including maintaining six months of abstinence from substance abuse, attending at least 62 approved recovery meetings, completing two negative drug screenings, and finishing a recovery workbook. The department will award no more than 28 such cash incentive awards, and the program is subject to appropriation. The bill defines key terms like "contingency management" as an evidence-based recovery model that rewards positive behavior change. The program includes provisions for the Department of Corrections to create necessary rules and regulations, and it includes a sunset clause that will automatically terminate the program after six years unless reauthorized by the state legislature. This approach aims to support individuals in maintaining sobriety and successfully reintegrating into society after incarceration by providing both structured support and financial motivation.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1453&year=2025&code=R