Authorizes use of county inmate welfare funds for certain reentry services.

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This bill allows county correctional facilities to use money from inmate welfare funds to help inmates prepare for release. These funds, typically used for inmate amenities like recreation or commissary items, could now pay for staff who help inmates access services such as job training, housing, or healthcare. This change aims to support inmates in successfully returning to their communities after their sentence is complete.

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