Informing the Legislature that on June 26, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB727 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 228).

This bill (HB727, Act 228) permanently establishes a women's court program in Hawaii's First Circuit Court and creates a two-year pilot program in the Kona Division of the Third Circuit Court. It directly affects women in the justice system who face barriers like trauma, substance use, poverty, and family caregiving responsibilities. The law requires both programs to provide trauma-informed services - including mental health treatment, family support, housing assistance, and vocational training - to reduce recidivism and support community reintegration. The judiciary must submit annual reports on the pilot program's progress to the legislature.