HB 2014
In CommitteeHouse
Partial confinement
Concerning partial confinement eligibility and alignment.
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AI Analysis
This bill expands eligibility for partial confinement (such as home detention) for certain incarcerated individuals, increasing the maximum time allowed from 12 to 18 months in programs like the parenting and graduated reentry programs. It also reduces the minimum time served before eligibility, adds new restrictions for high-risk offenses, and requires substance use disorder assessments and treatment for participants.
- Expands the maximum duration of partial confinement for eligible incarcerated individuals from 12 months to 18 months in certain programs (e.g., parenting program, graduated reentry program).
- Increases the minimum time served before eligibility for partial confinement under the graduated reentry program from 6 months to 3 months for most individuals, and from 4 months to 3 months for certain lower-risk individuals.
- Adds new eligibility restrictions: individuals convicted of sex offenses, violent offenses, or crimes against persons are barred from the graduated reentry program, and those subject to deportation orders or certain supervision programs are also excluded.
- Requires substance use disorder assessments and treatment access for individuals in the graduated reentry program, including access to medication-assisted treatment and fentanyl testing supplies.
- Expands the definition of 'partial confinement' to explicitly include outpatient behavioral health treatment as a qualifying purpose for partial confinement under earned release provisions.
Who is affected
- Parents and expectant parents in state custody — Incarcerated individuals who are parents or expectant parents may be eligible to serve the final portion of their sentence (up to 18 months) in home detention instead of full confinement, provided they meet specific criteria including having a minor child or expecting a child, and not being convicted of certain serious offenses.
- Individuals nearing release who qualify for the graduated reentry program — Incarcerated individuals who meet eligibility requirements (e.g., minimum time served, no disqualifying convictions) may serve up to 18 months in home detention as part of a reentry preparation program, with added requirements for substance use disorder evaluation and treatment.
- State agencies (Department of Corrections and Department of Children, Youth, and Families) — The Department of Corrections and Department of Children, Youth, and Families must coordinate assessments and services for eligible incarcerated parents, including sharing information about open child welfare cases.
- Currently incarcerated individuals — Individuals currently serving sentences may benefit from earlier access to home detention if they meet the updated eligibility standards, potentially reducing time spent in full confinement.
Pro/Con Analysis
Stronger case for benefits
Potential Benefits (5)
Extending partial confinement duration to 18 months and reducing minimum time served (from 6 to 3 months) for eligible individuals supports earlier reintegration, which research shows reduces recidivism—especially when paired with structured supervision and treatment.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: Sec. 3(1) & Sec. 4(1)(b)Allowing pregnant individuals and parents with minor children to serve final sentence months in home detention preserves family bonds and stability, which is strongly associated with reduced recidivism and improved child outcomes.
HousingPeopleRef: Sec. 3(2)(f)(iv)Mandating substance use disorder assessments and access to medication-assisted treatment and fentanyl testing supplies directly supports harm reduction and overdose prevention—critical for individuals with high-risk drug use histories.
HealthcarePeopleRef: Sec. 4(4)(b) & (5)(c)Requiring interagency coordination between DOC and DCYF on child welfare cases improves continuity of care for children and families, potentially reducing child welfare system involvement and long-term costs.
Local GovernmentPeopleRef: Sec. 3(4) & (5)Expanding “partial confinement” to explicitly include outpatient behavioral health treatment broadens access to mental health services during reentry, which can reduce relapse into criminal behavior.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: Sec. 5(1)(e)
Potential Concerns (5)
Excluding individuals convicted of *any* violent offense—including non-felony domestic violence assault or harassment—from the graduated reentry program may prevent low-risk individuals with minor histories from accessing structured reentry support, potentially increasing recidivism for non-dangerous offenses.
Public SafetyPeopleRef: Sec. 4(1)(b)(iii)Mandating substance use disorder assessments and treatment for all participants may strain state behavioral health resources, especially given the lack of new funding specified in the bill, potentially leading to delays in treatment access or diversion of resources from other high-need populations.
HealthcarePeopleRef: Sec. 4(4)(b)Requiring individuals to provide an “approved residence” before transfer to home detention may exclude people experiencing homelessness or those without stable housing networks, disproportionately impacting low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals.
HousingLean peopleRef: Sec. 3(2)(e)The retroactive application of expanded partial confinement eligibility may create administrative complexity and inconsistent implementation across counties and correctional facilities, potentially leading to unequal access to benefits for similarly situated individuals.
Rights & LibertiesLean peopleRef: Sec. 6 (retroactivity clause)The bill does not allocate new funding for electronic monitoring, treatment services, or child welfare coordination, placing additional unfunded mandates on counties and local agencies that already face resource constraints.
Local GovernmentLean peopleRef: Sec. 4(7)
Who Is Most Affected
Parents and expectant parents in state custody—especially those with minor children or pending adoptions—gain earlier access to home detention, supporting family preservation and child well-being. However, those with prior convictions for violent offenses (even non-felony) are excluded, limiting access for some low-risk individuals.
Individuals nearing release who meet eligibility criteria (e.g., no violent/sex offenses) benefit from up to 18 months of structured home detention with treatment support. However, those with substance use disorders may face delays if assessments or treatment slots are unavailable.
DOC and DCYF gain new statutory authority to coordinate services, but face increased operational burdens without explicit funding. Tribal jurisdictions may also be asked to participate in child welfare assessments but are not provided new resources.
Currently incarcerated individuals—especially parents, those with substance use disorders, or non-violent offenders—may benefit from earlier reentry and health services. However, individuals without stable housing or with certain prior convictions (e.g., domestic violence) are excluded, limiting equitable access.
Families of incarcerated individuals—particularly children—may benefit from preserved family ties and reduced trauma from separation. However, victims of domestic violence or other excluded offenses may perceive the expansion as undermining safety.