Bill > SB1612

This bill establishes a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in a county with a population between 200,000 and 500,000 people, aimed at reducing overcrowding at Hawaii State Hospital and improving the management of inmates awaiting fitness to proceed determinations under Chapter 704 of Hawaii Revised Statutes. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will reserve at least one cell or living space for every two inmates who have filed a motion or defense related to their fitness to proceed, with the department maintaining primary physical custody while partnering with the Department of Health to provide mental health services. The pilot program requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an interim report before the 2027 legislative session and a final report with findings and recommendations before the 2030 legislative session. The bill includes an appropriation of funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the program's establishment and implementation, with the effective date set for July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a typographical error and likely meant to be 2024 or 2025).

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1612&year=2026