Requiring Secretary of Corrections to Provide Work Documentation to Returning Citizens

  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: HB 2653
  • Latest Update: February 27, 2026
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Summary

Requiring the Secretary of Corrections to assist inmates with obtaining identification and employment-related documentation prior to release from custody.

House Bill 2653 enshrines effective reentry practices already implemented by the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) into law. This bill ensures that future KDOC leadership continues the critical practice of equipping residents with essential identification and employment-related documentation before release, improving their ability to reintegrate into their communities.

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