Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB224 SD1 HD1 (ACT 263).

This is a procedural notification (GM 1366) confirming Governor Green signed SB224 (Act 263) into law on July 1, 2025. The bill requires Hawaii's Department of Corrections to help inmates obtain civil identification cards, birth certificates, social security cards, and other necessary documents at least one year before their release or parole. It specifically mandates this assistance for all inmates transitioning to community reentry, including those in work furlough programs, to support access to housing, jobs, and social services. The law directly affects incarcerated individuals in Hawaii state prisons preparing for release.