The bill establishes the Second Chance Program within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, aimed at providing employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. It recognizes the challenges faced by these individuals in securing viable employment, which is essential for reducing recidivism and facilitating their reintegration into society. The program will operate under the direction of the State Employment and Training Commission and will collaborate with labor organizations to identify and create job opportunities tailored for this demographic.

The legislation emphasizes the importance of labor organizations in understanding local economic conditions and their role in proposing plans to attract employment for recently released individuals. By focusing on providing real and lasting career opportunities, the Second Chance Program seeks to address the high rates of recidivism associated with unemployment and low educational attainment among formerly incarcerated individuals. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.