New Alabama Employment Law Advances Reentry 2030 Goals

May 29, 2025

Alabama is taking action to achieve its Reentry 2030 goals and positioning itself as a leader in reentry.  

Earlier this month: 

  • Governor Kay Ivey signed SB138, a bipartisan workforce law to remove employment barriers for people with criminal records.  
  • The Reentry Alabama Commission released a strategic action plan based on recommendations from the CSG Justice Center and focused on reducing recidivism and improving coordination across agencies. 
  • SJR80 established a new statewide task force to lead implementation of the law and plan, with continued support from the CSG Justice Center. 

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