HB 458 Summary

• Appropriates funds for the Department of Public Safety to issue civil identification cards to Hawaii prison inmates upon their request prior to release.

• Requires collaboration between the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Transportation examiner of drivers in each county to issue the identification cards in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 286, part XVI.

• Addresses the challenge that released inmates lack valid photo identification, which is needed for housing, employment, and access to services during their transition from incarceration.

• Appropriates equal sums for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 (specific amount left blank in bill text).

• Takes effect on July 1, 2017.