House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to improve the reintegration of inmates into society by requiring the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) to provide essential documentation and certifications to inmates before their release. This includes vocational training records, work records, and identification cards to aid in securing post-release employment. The bill mandates coordination with the office of motor vehicles to determine inmates' eligibility for state identification cards and to issue special identification cards to those lacking current identification. Additionally, it sets criteria for inmates to receive a certificate of employability based on their participation in rehabilitation programs, educational achievements, and a clean disciplinary record.

The bill also introduces provisions for revoking the certificate of employability if the individual is later convicted of a felony and protects employers from liability if they relied on the certificate's validity without knowledge of any fraudulent activity. The DPS&C is responsible for confirming the validity of certificates and is exempt from civil liability regarding its decisions. Furthermore, the bill requires an annual report to legislative committees on the number of certificates issued and recidivism rates among holders. New legal provisions, specifically R.S. 15:828.5 and 828.6, along with Article 416 of the Code of Evidence, are added to clarify the legal implications of employing individuals with a certificate of employability, potentially impacting hiring practices and liability in negligence cases.