This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Corrections provide quarterly reports to the Senate President and the Speaker of the General Assembly regarding the operation of residential community release programs in New Jersey, which include halfway houses and substance abuse treatment programs. The reports must cover a range of specific data, including total reimbursements, inmate demographics related to violent and non-violent crimes, escape incidents, protective measures for non-violent inmates, documented violence incidents, and disciplinary actions taken against violent behavior.

Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to conduct an annual analysis of the effectiveness of these programs, focusing on recidivism rates, and to report the findings along with recommendations for improvement to the Senate President and the Speaker of the General Assembly. This initiative aims to enhance the oversight and effectiveness of programs designed to assist inmates in reintegrating into society after incarceration.