This bill amends the Corrections Code of 1953 to enhance the support provided to prisoners who are discharged from custody before their maximum discharge date without being granted parole, specifically in cases where their conviction has been reversed, vacated, or overturned, or when they are discharged after being resentenced for a qualifying event. The Department of Corrections is required to provide these individuals with reentry services, reentry housing, and vital documents such as birth certificates and state identification cards for a specified period following their discharge.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a prisoner who has received these reentry services has their conviction reinstated or is resentenced for the same conviction, they must repay the department for the services received. The amount owed will be determined by the department. The bill also defines "qualifying event" to include resentencing required by specific landmark court cases, ensuring clarity on the circumstances under which these provisions apply.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 791.283
As Passed by the Senate: 791.283