Provides for money upon release for certain incarcerated individuals; appropriation

This bill establishes a "gate money program" providing eligible formerly incarcerated individuals with a monthly stipend upon release from state correctional facilities. Eligible individuals must have served at least six months and not previously received funds from the program, receiving $425 per month for up to six months (max $2,550 total), adjusted annually for inflation. Payments are made immediately upon release (in cash/check) and monthly thereafter, in addition to other funds, and do not affect eligibility for public assistance benefits. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation from the state general fund, administered by the Department of Corrections.