A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8000-0655 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the Office of Grants and Research Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative annual report for fiscal year 2025

This bill (HD 5136) is a procedural submission requiring the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to report on the FY2025 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative. It does not create new law but fulfills a statutory requirement under Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 (item 8000-0655), mandating that the Office of Grants and Research submit an annual report to the legislature. The report details how $279 million in grant funds supported six nonprofit programs providing pre- and post-release services to 18-25-year-olds returning from prison, including service metrics, funding allocation, and recidivism outcomes. This submission directly affects state agencies managing criminal justice grants and the nonprofits delivering reentry services.