Criminal Justice (Corrections)

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 677: RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with various agencies and upon request of the inmates, to assist inmates in obtaining the inmates' civil identification card, birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society, as soon as practicable. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to initiate the process of obtaining identifying documents for inmates released to work furlough, extended furlough, or community placement programs, by providing the forms necessary for the inmate to obtain civil identification cards and other identifying documents to the inmate as soon as practicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates ID assistance for inmate reentry, reducing barriers to employment/housing and aligning with recidivism reduction goals in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2381: RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Extends the effective date of restrictions on the use of restrictive housing in correctional facilities to 7/1/2027. Extends the establishment of the Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group to 8/1/2026. Extends the date that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation may implement recommendations of the working group to 12/1/2028. Amends procedures for restrictive housing. Amends circumstances under which restrictive housing may be used. Repeals requirements for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to post quarterly reports on the Department's website, update its policy and procedures manual in compliance with the restrictive housing restrictions, and report to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Repeals requirements for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and monitor housing placements. Repeals the requirement that the Restrictive Housing Working Group make recommendations to the Legislature by 1/1/2027.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends restrictions on restrictive housing (solitary confinement), aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce harmful practices in corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 20, 2026

GM 623: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAYMOND MULLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is not a legislative bill but a gubernatorial nomination submission (GM 623) for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Governor Green has submitted Raymond Mullins for Senate confirmation to serve on the committee, with his term set to expire June 30, 2028. The committee advises the state on prison work programs and inmate employment initiatives. The Senate must confirm this appointment before Mullins can assume the role.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCommittee advises on prison work programs and inmate employment, directly supporting rehabilitation initiatives to reduce recidivism within criminal justice reform.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 734: RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds a social work training program for nonviolent inmates to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation-focused programming.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 3142: RELATING TO DANGEROUS INTOXICATION.

Establishes the offenses of dangerous intoxication and habitual dangerous intoxication. Provides for civil protective custody and transport for emergency examination in lieu of arrest for dangerous intoxication in specified circumstances, and bars prosecution when civil protective custody is used. Requires probation with mandatory treatment for habitual dangerous intoxication, with incarceration only upon probation violation. Makes conforming amendments to chapter 334, HRS, relating to admission to psychiatric facilities and assisted community treatment. Delays implementation by one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReplaces arrest with civil protective custody and mandates treatment over incarceration for habitual cases, promoting rehabilitation and reducing criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2363: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

HB 2363 expands eligibility for "assisted community treatment" to include repeat petty offenders. This program provides community-based support (like counseling or supervision) instead of jail time for individuals with behavioral health needs. The bill changes eligibility rules to cover people with multiple minor offense convictions. It directly affects repeat petty offenders by offering treatment alternatives to incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands community treatment alternatives to jail for repeat petty offenders with behavioral health needs, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health treatment access via community support for behavioral health needs, replacing incarceration for repeat offenders, directly strengthening mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Mental Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 1769: RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally return committed felons incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions to in-state correctional facilities. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reduction of private, out-of-state prison use - aligning with reform goals to decrease reliance on for-profit correctional systems and promote state oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1612: RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds a pilot program to assess defendants' fitness to proceed, improving court processes and mental health integration within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1322: RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2026. Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review certain housing placements. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2026. Requires a report to the Legislature and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts solitary confinement, requiring policy development and oversight to reduce harmful practices, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 3107: RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.

Amends section 353-64, HRS, to include participation in correctional programs for parole eligibility: (1) treatment (substance abuse, mental health, sex offender); (2) work furlough as part of vocational education; and (3) other programs designed to assist the committed person with successful reintegration back into the community; all of which are in the scope of programs determined by Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's Receiving and Diagnostic (RAD) assessments and recommended for parole eligibility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands parole eligibility via rehabilitation programs (treatment, vocational), reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration per HRS 353-64 amendments.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires participation in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for parole eligibility, directly supporting access to these healthcare services within correctional system reintegration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Mental Health Substance Abuse

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