S.B. 2644 Summary

• Removes authorization for the governor to negotiate for development or expansion of private in-state correctional facilities, while maintaining authority for public in-state turnkey facilities.

• Establishes a prohibition against establishing any private correctional facility within the State of Hawaii.

• Requires development or expansion proposals for correctional facilities to address inmate security classifications, infrastructure impacts, transportation effects, and conduct useful life costs analysis.

• Mandates a 60-day public comment period for environmental assessments or environmental impact statements related to proposed or expanded correctional facilities.

• Takes effect upon approval.