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HI HB2257

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Daynette Morikawa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funding from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to establish reentry planning circles for incarcerated women
  • Reentry planning circles (huikahi restorative circles) involve inmates, families, and prison staff creating written transition plans for individuals leaving prison
  • Planning circles focus on securing housing, employment, and other necessities while repairing family relationships and addressing wrongdoing
  • Directs the Department of Public Safety to administer the appropriated funds
  • Legislation cites lower recidivism rates among incarcerated persons who participate in reentry planning circles before release

Legislative Description

Relating To Reentry Planning Circles.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, McDermott excused (2).

2/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/9/2022
Corrections, Military, & Veterans1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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