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HI HB130
Bill
Status
Enrolled
4/12/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Public Safety to determine the number of incarcerated women eligible for community reintegration
- Mandates contracting with providers of gender-responsive community services to assist incarcerated women in transitioning back into the community
- Committee findings note that the majority of incarcerated women in Hawaii are nonviolent offenders and that incarceration is ineffective for addressing root causes like drug addiction
- Proposed services include family reunification, employment assistance, education opportunities, and housing support
- Effective date set for July 1, 2117 to allow for further discussion on the measure
Legislative Description
Community-based Reintegration Program
Last Action
(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).
4/13/2012
Committee Referrals
Finance2/18/2011
Public Safety & Military Affairs1/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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