New Pathways Act

Provision of Identification for Citizens: The Director must provide a photo identification card that complies with REAL ID Act requirements to United States citizen covered individuals before they are released from prison or community confinement (Section 2, Paragraph 2(A)).

Help Securing Essential Documents: The Director is tasked with obtaining social security cards and documents proving United States citizenship on behalf of covered individuals (Section 2, Paragraph 2(B)(i)).

Support for Noncitizens: The Director is required to assist noncitizen covered individuals in obtaining proof of lawful status and, if applicable, employment authorization documents (Section 2, Paragraph 3(A)).

Assistance with Immigration Paperwork: For noncitizens, the assistance includes providing necessary forms and instructions, as well as helping complete and submit those forms with supporting documentation (Section 2, Paragraph 3(B)).

Release Planning Assistance: A representative of the United States Probation System can help a direct-release prisoner develop a release plan upon that prisoner's request (Section 2, Paragraph 4).

Document Acquisition Failures: If a federal or state agency does not respond to a request for a required document, the Director can only provide a written statement explaining the steps taken and any documents received (Section 2, Paragraph 2(B)(iii)(I)).

Authorization Issues: If a United States citizen covered individual does not provide the necessary authorization, the Director will not obtain the required documents and will instead provide a written statement explaining why (Section 2, Paragraph 2(B)(iii)(II)).