Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
This House resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month," highlights collateral consequences faced by people with criminal records, and honors programs and groups that help reentry.
It urges awareness of barriers to employment, education, and housing and calls on communities and institutions to promote opportunities for those who have paid their debt to society.
This is a simple House resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; it may be adopted by the House but cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution: it clearly defines the issue motivating the observance, designates a specific month, references existing statutes and programs, and issues calls for public observance. It does not create legal rights, obligations, funding, or oversight—consistent with its symbolic function.
Liberal emphasizes structural reform and funding follow-up
Liberal emphasizes structural reform and funding follow-up
Likely strongly supportive because the resolution highlights collateral consequences, racial disparities, and the value of reentry supports.
Views it as a useful awareness tool but insufficient without legislation for concrete reforms and funding.
Generally supportive as a bipartisan, low-cost resolution that promotes reintegration and public safety through employment.
Sees value in awareness but wants clearer follow-up actions and safeguards to avoid unintended consequences.
Cautiously supportive in principle for second chances and reduced recidivism, especially via community and faith-based programs.
Concerned about language urging removal of legal barriers and possible encroachment on public safety or state licensing authority.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
This is a simple House resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; it may be adopted by the House but cannot become statute.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal emphasizes structural reform and funding follow-up
This is a simple House resolution (nonbinding) that does not create law; it may be adopted by the House but cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution: it clearly defines the issue motivating the observance, designates a specific month, references existing statutes…
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