A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT REQUIRing the JOINT legislative OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY to study reentry housing for ex‑Offenders and veteran ex‑offenders.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety shall study reentry housing programs for ex‑offenders and veteran ex‑offenders specified in Section 2 of this act as well as ways this issue may be addressed.
SECTION 2.  In conducting the study, the Committee shall consider all of the following:
(1)	The State's current laws, rules, or practices relating to providing housing to ex‑offenders and veteran ex‑offenders.
(2)	What may be needed to provide individuals with healthy and safe shelter immediately upon release from correctional custody.
(3)	How to coordinate with the Department of Public Safety to determine housing options for inmates prior to release that will aid in a successful reentry for offenders.
(4)	What other services besides temporary and transitional housing should be offered to ex‑offenders and veteran ex‑offenders to ensure successful reentry.
(5)	Any other related issues the Committee deems appropriate.
SECTION 3.  The Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the 2019 General Assembly, prior to the convening of the 2020 Regular Session, by filing the report with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
SECTION 4.  This act is effective when it becomes law.