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Advocates back reentry housing bill to reduce recidivism and aid stability
Summary
Witnesses including Senator Adam Gomez and service providers testified for S996 / H1554 to create reentry housing supports — including vouchers and case management — for people leaving incarceration, citing low recidivism rates for housing-first programs and cost savings.
Senator Adam Gomez and nonprofit providers pressed the committee to pass S996 / H1554, a bill to secure housing for returning citizens by coordinating housing planning, vouchers and services to support reentry.
Why it matters: Witnesses said housing is a cornerstone of successful reentry — without stable housing, employment, family…
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