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HI HB2364
Bill
Status
1/24/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
HB2364 Summary
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Establishes the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative services for youth at risk and young adults aged 18-24.
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Expands the Office of Youth Services' authority to serve youth diverted from the juvenile justice system and young adults at risk through mental health services, substance abuse treatment, crisis shelters, vocational training, and other support programs.
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Requires segregation of youth committed to the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility from diverted youth and young adults admitted to the Kawailoa center.
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Defines "young adult at risk" as adults aged 18-24 who have been arrested, had police contact, or are experiencing social, emotional, educational, or physical problems.
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Effective July 1, 3000 (note: appears to be a drafting error in the bill text).
Legislative Description
Relating To Juvenile Justice Reform.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Ing, Nakamura, Onishi, Woodson excused (5).
2/16/2018