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HI SB816

Relating To Due Process Protections.

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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program in Hawaii to provide legal representation to immigrants facing immigration court proceedings. The program will be administered by the judiciary, which will contract with nonprofit organizations and legal service providers to offer free or low-cost legal assistance to residents with incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. Key provisions include prioritizing services for detained or vulnerable individuals, providing legal representation for deportation defense and asylum applications, partnering with community organizations to ensure culturally appropriate services, training law students and legal practitioners, conducting community outreach, and collecting data on program outcomes. The program aims to address the challenges faced by immigrants navigating complex legal proceedings, particularly those who cannot afford legal counsel. Contracted entities will be required to submit data on the number of individuals served, case types, outcomes, and case lengths, and the judiciary will submit an annual report to the legislature with these details and recommendations for improving legal representation access. The bill includes an appropriation of funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the program's establishment and administration.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). (on 03/21/2025)
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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816&year=2025
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB816_HD2_.HTM
Committee Report SB816_HD2_HSCR1459_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB816_HD2_HSCR1459_.pdf
SB816_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-18-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB816_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-18-25_.PDF
Committee Report SB816_HD1_HSCR1239_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB816_HD1_HSCR1239_.pdf
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB816_HD1_.HTM
SB816_SD2_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-12-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB816_SD2_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-12-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB816_SD2_.HTM
Committee Report SB816_SD2_SSCR1046_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB816_SD2_SSCR1046_.pdf
SB816_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB816_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB816_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB816_SD1_SSCR156_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SB816_SD1_SSCR156_.pdf
SB816_TESTIMONY_JDC_01-31-25_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SB816_TESTIMONY_JDC_01-31-25_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB816_.HTM
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