Kankakee Times

State Representative Jackie Haas has advanced HB76 through committee this week. The bill mandates that if a county jail, located in the county where an inmate resided before their conviction, offers a reentry program, the Department of Corrections is required to reimburse the county for expenses incurred in transferring the inmate to participate in the program.

"I am pleased to have passed this bill through the House of Representative’s committee process," stated Rep. Haas. "This legislation is a great opportunity to help individuals gain the skills for success in re-entering their home community as reducing recidivism. I look forward to seeing this come to a vote on the House Floor," concluded Haas.

For further details about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.