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HI SB3107

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands parole eligibility requirements to include participation in treatment programs (substance abuse, mental health, sex offender), work furlough, and other reintegration programs, in addition to existing academic, vocational education, and prison industry programs.

  • Requires committed persons deemed suitable by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to participate in and complete recommended programs to qualify for parole.

  • Grants the Hawaii Paroling Authority discretion to waive program participation requirements.

  • Exempts committed persons from program requirements if their correctional facility does not offer the relevant programs or facilities.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Parole Eligibility.

Last Action

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

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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