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MN HF1683

MN HF1683
The Redemption Project funding provided to assist justice-impacted individuals with programming to reduce incarceration and assist inmates to transition from incarceration to community, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to corrections; appropriating money for The Redemption Project to assist justice-impacted individuals with programming to reduce incarceration and assist inmates to transition from incarceration to community.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $1 million ($500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2027) from the state's general fund to the commissioner of corrections to provide a grant to The Redemption Project. The funding is specifically designated to support programming for inmates and justice-impacted individuals, which includes virtue-based education rooted in core correctional practices, mentoring, support services, and employment services. The bill aims to help individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community by providing resources and support that can potentially reduce recidivism and assist in successful reintegration. The appropriated funds will be added to the base budget, and the bill will take effect the day after it receives final legislative approval.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (on 02/27/2025)

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