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This bill establishes a comprehensive commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers of dependent children or other dependents. The commission will consist of 8 members, including legislators, state agency commissioners, nonprofit representatives, a formerly incarcerated individual, and an academic expert, appointed by various government officials. The commission's primary tasks include studying current sentencing practices and their impact on families, identifying potential alternative sentencing options like home confinement and community supervision, examining models from other jurisdictions, and evaluating the public safety, economic, and social implications of these alternatives. The commission is required to submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to key state leaders by November 1, 2026, and will be dissolved after that date. The bill recognizes that imprisoning primary caregivers can have significant negative consequences for families, particularly children, and seeks to explore more nuanced approaches to sentencing nonviolent offenders that consider their caregiving responsibilities.

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