HI SB1612

Establishes a five-year pilot program for inmates awaiting fitness-to-proceed determinations under chapter 704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, in a county with population between 200,000 and 500,000

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must reserve at least one cell or living space for every two inmates who have filed fitness-to-proceed motions or defenses

Inmates in the program remain in primary custody of Corrections while receiving mental health services through partnership with Department of Health, aiming to reduce overcrowding at Hawaii State Hospital

Requires interim report to legislature by 20 days before the 2027 regular session and final report with recommendations by 20 days before the 2030 regular session

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; effective date set at July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)