Bill would ensure people leaving incarceration get state ID or driver’s license to support reentry HB22 would require that individuals released from incarceration leave with a Maryland‑issued ID or driver's license to remove barriers to housing, work and services. Sponsor said the bill was crafted with DSCPS and carries no fiscal note; the committee heard clarifying questions about documentation prerequisites for people born outside the U.S.

A new bill in Maryland aims to provide state IDs to individuals leaving incarceration, breaking down barriers to employment and housing for a smoother reentry into society.

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Maryland mandates study on inmate residency before and after incarceration Department of Public Safety must analyze individual residency data by October 2026

Maryland is taking a bold step towards reducing recidivism by mandating a comprehensive study on where individuals live before and after incarceration.

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