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HI HB481

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Muraoka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall issue a certificate of suitability for employment to individuals who have fulfilled their sentence and all post-release obligations.

  • Certificate must provide evidence of completion of offender reentry programs and readiness for employment opportunities.

  • Department shall collaborate with state and federal agencies and private employers to educate stakeholders about the certification.

  • Department shall adopt rules under chapter 91 governing the issuance and interpretation of the certificate and its relationship to criminal history record checks.

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to implement and administer the certification program; takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Relating To Offender Reentry.

Certification

Last Action

The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

1/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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