House Bill No. 296, introduced by Representative Knox, seeks to repeal the Reentry Advisory Council and the Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act, along with all related provisions and cross-references in Louisiana law. The bill amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically R.S. 13:5401, R.S. 15:827, R.S. 36:409, and R.S. 47:287.750, to remove any references to the now-repealed programs. Notably, it eliminates the criteria for participation in the workforce development program and the advisory council, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding inmate workforce development.

In addition to the repeal, the bill makes technical corrections to existing laws, such as clarifying the duties of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections regarding inmate programs and adjusting definitions related to work release programs. The amendments ensure that the legal language reflects the removal of the Reentry Advisory Council and the Offender Rehabilitation Workforce Development Act, while still maintaining provisions for other inmate work programs. Overall, the bill aims to simplify the legal landscape concerning inmate rehabilitation and workforce development in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB296 Original: 13:5401(B)(1), 15:827(A), 15:828(D), 15:1113(A), 36:409(A), 47:750(A)
HB296 Engrossed: 13:5401(B)(1), 15:827(A), 15:828(D), 15:1113(A), 36:409(A), 47:750(A)