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HI SB2688
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Fukunaga
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AI Summary
- Establishes a compassionate release protocol allowing incarcerated persons with terminal illnesses or debilitating conditions that prevent rehabilitation participation to be released before sentence completion
- Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to identify eligible inmates and submit applications to the Hawaii Paroling Authority within 15 business days, with hearings held within 10 business days of receipt
- Applies to all state inmates except those sentenced to life without parole, overriding mandatory minimum sentences; currently 996 inmates are age 50+ with annual housing costs of approximately $111 million
- Mandates annual public reporting on applications received, grants/denials disaggregated by race, ethnicity, age, and gender identity, processing timelines, and revocations
- Creates a working group including corrections officials, a formerly incarcerated individual, and subject matter experts to develop administrative rules by the 2028 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating To Compassionate Release.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/12/2026
Judiciary2/18/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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