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HI SB2030

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from Hawaii's general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to purchase body cameras for adult correctional officers at state correctional facilities
  • Requires body camera use to begin on or after July 1, 2027
  • Aims to deter sexual assaults and contraband smuggling within correctional facilities
  • Intended to protect inmates from misconduct by correctional officers and provide evidence against future lawsuits
  • Funds will be administered by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Legislative Description

Relating To Corrections.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/20/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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