The bill proposes an appropriation of $150,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to support a grant for Art From the Inside. This initiative aims to utilize various forms of art, such as visual art, poetry, literature, theater, dance, and music, to meet the supportive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative needs of incarcerated individuals and those on supervised release.

The funding is intended to promote a safer environment within correctional facilities and the surrounding community by addressing the unique challenges faced by these populations through artistic expression and engagement. The bill emphasizes the importance of the arts in fostering rehabilitation and improving the overall well-being of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.