An Act to secure housing for returning citizens

This bill establishes a state-run program to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure housing upon release from prison. The Department of Housing and Community Development would lead this effort by working with correctional agencies to educate people about housing options and connect them with financial support like housing vouchers. The law requires the department to partner with community organizations that have experience in reentry and to include formerly incarcerated people in the leadership of these groups. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reviews of how state housing funds are used for this purpose and requires the department to report its findings to the legislature.