A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see item 8900-1100 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on Correctional Industries Program Participation and Recidivism on incarcerated individuals released in 2018

This bill (HD 5449) is a procedural submission requiring the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to submit a report on Correctional Industries Program participation and recidivism rates for incarcerated individuals released in 2018. It does not create new policy but mandates the delivery of this specific data report. The report examines whether participation in correctional industry programs correlates with lower recidivism rates after release. The bill was placed on file and does not impose direct changes on affected individuals or programs.