An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons

HD 2846 requires Massachusetts correctional facilities to help incarcerated individuals obtain a state-issued identification card or driver's license 120 days before release. It mandates facilities to collect necessary documents (like proof of address) from family, shelters, or community organizations, and to apply for REAL-ID or standard IDs, waiving fees for those who qualify. The bill allows using addresses like family homes, shelters, or city halls for ID purposes, with notification to property owners if using private addresses. It ensures no cost to incarcerated people (via fee waivers or canteen funds) and requires annual reporting on who declines IDs or faces barriers. This directly affects incarcerated individuals preparing for re-entry into communities.