Resources for committed offenders upon release.
Summary
Requires the department of correction (department) to provide: (1) a short term supply of medication to certain Medicaid eligible committed offenders and a discharge summary of the medications provided to the committed offender during the committed offender's term of incarceration; (2) assistance to obtain certain documentation; and (3) assistance in obtaining a credential from the bureau of motor vehicles at the time of the committed offender's release on parole, assignment to a community transition program, or discharge from the department. Provides Medicaid coverage for a prescription provided by the department at the time of an offender's release on parole, assignment to a community transition program, or discharge from the department.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Jan 17, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maureen Bauer
DDemocratic
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