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Committee approves IRACS standardization and statewide recovery-residence registry
Summary
Lawmakers unanimously passed HB 12-96 to standardize the IRACS jail reentry program and create a statewide registry for recovery residences; supporters cited improved jail outcomes and safety while some members expressed concern about fees and regulatory barriers for small providers.
The House Health Committee voted 13-0 to pass House Bill 12-96 after testimony from law enforcement, recovery-organization leaders and people with lived experience. Sponsor Representative Bascom told the committee the bill will standardize the Integrated Reentry and Correctional Support (IRACS) model statewide and create a registration system for recovery residences.
Aaron Spalding, executive director of 1 Voice and former program manager for IRACS, described IRACS as bringing "individuals with lived experience into the justice setting to provide these supportive services," including intake, recovery…
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