Procedures & Data Individual's Release from Department of Corrections
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the procedure for releasing an individual from the department of corrections.
Bill Summary:
The bill requires the department of corrections (department) to furnish an individual being discharged from the department's custody a release allowance of at least $100, free of any deductions. and a 30-day transit pass if the individual is discharged in a metropolitan area with fixed-route public transit. The department is required to collect data on discharge statistics and issue a report to the general assembly annually.
The department is required to assist offenders nearing release from custody in securing necessary identification documents to ensure each individual leaving the department's custody has a valid state identification card. The department is required to collect data on the process of securing necessary identification documents to issue state identification cards and issue a report to the general assembly annually. The department of public health and environment shall assist the department in securing necessary identification documents.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1256 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1256 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1256, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1256, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
23
AYE
11
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
56
AYE
7
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/28/2026 | Third Reading | AMD (L.004) |
60
AYE
2
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/28/2026 | Third Reading | PERM |
56
AYE
6
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/29/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 04/28/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 04/27/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/24/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/18/2026 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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