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Lawmakers hear proposal for reentry housing program to reduce recidivism
Summary
Senator Adam Gomez and community providers pressed for S996/H1554, a reentry housing program that would coordinate corrections, probation and housing supports; a provider program reported low recidivism and estimated multi‑million dollar savings from stable housing supports.
Senator Adam Gomez and community providers told the Joint Committee on Housing that a statewide reentry housing program is needed to improve outcomes for people leaving incarceration and to reduce recidivism.
Why it matters: Witnesses said housing is a critical factor in successful reentry. Stable housing helps employment, family reunification and health care access; without it, returning citizens face higher recidivism risk.
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