The resolution establishes the Alabama Statewide Reentry Task Force, transitioning from the previously formed Reentry Alabama Commission, which was created to enhance interagency cooperation in the rehabilitation and reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. The task force aims to build upon the commission's work, focusing on reducing Alabama's recidivism rate by half by 2030, thereby contributing to public safety and efficient state operations. The task force will consist of various appointed members, including legislators, state agency representatives, and individuals with lived experience in the criminal justice system, ensuring diverse representation.
The task force is tasked with developing a strategic plan to improve community safety, promoting evidence-based policies for successful reentry, and fostering partnerships among state agencies and local organizations. It will also work on expanding access to education and healthcare for individuals reentering society, addressing barriers to reentry, and advising the Legislature and Governor on related issues. The task force will meet quarterly, produce an annual progress report, and submit its findings and recommendations for proposed legislation by the 2030 Regular Session, after which it will be dissolved.