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HI SB2305

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 353L-3 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify the Correctional System Oversight Commission's duties regarding the comprehensive offender reentry program.

  • Expands the commission's authority to monitor and review facility educational and treatment programs, rehabilitative services, work furloughs, and the Hawaii Paroling Authority's oversight of parolees.

  • Authorizes the commission to make recommendations to the Department of Public Safety, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and the legislature regarding reentry and parole services.

  • Changes statutory language from "maximum term" to "minimum term" to clarify that the reentry system ensures timely parole release when inmates have served their minimum sentences rather than delaying release due to lack of programs and services.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Comprehensive Offender Reentry System.

Parole

Last Action

Act 016, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).

4/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/24/2022
Corrections, Military, & Veterans3/10/2022
Judiciary2/7/2022
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/24/2022

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