Bill > HB1263

This bill establishes a Rehabilitation and Re-entry Services Task Force within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to address challenges faced by incarcerated individuals transitioning back into society. The task force will be composed of representatives from various organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and three individuals with personal experience in the justice system. Their primary objectives include reviewing and identifying policies that support successful rehabilitation, making recommendations to the legislature, and developing strategies to help incarcerated individuals reintegrate effectively. The task force will be required to submit an interim report before the 2027 legislative session and a final report with findings and potential legislation before the 2028 session. Members will serve without compensation but will receive reimbursement for necessary expenses. The department will provide staffing and support, and the task force will officially cease to exist on June 30, 2028. The bill also includes an appropriation of funds to support the task force's work during fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, demonstrating a commitment to improving rehabilitation and re-entry services for individuals in the corrections system.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263&year=2025