HI SB2349

Requires all state correctional facilities to allow family members to engage in contact visitation with inmates during official visiting hours, replacing the current non-contact visitation policy at Oahu, Maui, and Halawa correctional facilities.

Mandates each inmate receive a minimum of two contact visits per week, with each visit lasting at least one hour.

Prohibits facilities from eliminating, unreasonably limiting, or coercing inmates to forego contact visitation, though temporary suspension is permitted during emergencies or for good cause.

Protects pre-approved and pre-scheduled visits from cancellation due to staff absenteeism or non-emergency situations when family members have incurred substantial costs such as travel from neighbor islands or mainland.

Allows correctional facilities to use video or electronic communication to supplement, but not replace, in-person contact visitation; takes effect July 1, 2020.