The Redemption Project appropriation to assist justice-impacted individuals with programming to reduce incarceration and assist inmates to transition from incarceration to community

SF 2098 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to The Redemption Project. The bill funds programming for justice-impacted individuals and inmates, including virtue-based education, mentoring, support services, and employment assistance to reduce recidivism and improve community reentry. This appropriation directly supports individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life through structured, practical services. The funding is added to the commissioner of corrections' base budget and becomes effective upon final enactment.