The proposed bill establishes the Secure Pre-Integration Pilot Program, which aims to provide re-integration assistance to offenders incarcerated for non-violent offenses. This five-year pilot program, administered by the Department of Corrections, is designed to reduce prison populations and associated costs by facilitating the release of inmates to their families or community entities, such as churches or non-profit organizations. These entities will be responsible for monitoring the released individuals and reporting back to the Department of Corrections. Importantly, the bill clarifies that participation in this program does not alter sentence lengths or serve as a mechanism for probation or parole, and it includes provisions for inmates transferred from other states under the Interstate Corrections Compact.

Additionally, the bill creates the Secure Pre-Integration Pilot Program Revolving Fund within the State Treasury, which will consist of funds received from various sources, including appropriations and donations, specifically for the program's administration. The Department of Corrections is authorized to budget and expend these funds, with up to five percent allocated for administrative costs. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.