The bill amends the Corrections Code of 1953 to enhance support for prisoners during their reentry into the community. It requires the Department of Corrections to assist prisoners in obtaining essential identification documents, such as state personal identification cards and Social Security cards, before their release. Additionally, it mandates that prisoners receive written information about voter registration and election processes, ensuring they are aware of their rights to register and vote upon release. The language has been clarified to specify the department's responsibilities and the types of identification documents that can be obtained.

Moreover, the bill outlines new procedures for the parole process, emphasizing the parole board's obligation to conduct interviews with prisoners before denying parole, except in cases of low parole probability. When parole is denied, the board must provide a written explanation and recommendations for corrective actions to improve the prisoner's chances of future release. The bill also introduces definitions for key terms related to the parole process, including "medically frail," which describes individuals with minimal societal threat due to medical conditions. These amendments aim to improve the reentry process and ensure that the unique needs of medically vulnerable individuals are considered.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 791.234, 791.235