HB 433: DCR; Reentry Services; Community-Based Services; Report; Appropriations
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-17
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-02: Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that annual sustained funding for offender reentry services is critical to the public safety of the State's communities because the success of transitioning offenders reduces the cycle of recidivism. Other jurisdictions, such as Pima County, Arizona, have implemented successful transition programs and reentry services that connect released offenders with treatment, housing, transportation, employment, and other services provided by community-based organizations. The legislature further finds that access to reentry services such as community-based support services, benefits determination assistance, employment assistance, temporary clean and sober housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and transitional housing is pivotal in determining the success or failure of reentry and reintegration into the community.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Require the department of corrections and rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the legislature on the number of individuals released that received reentry services; and
(2) Appropriate funds to the department for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
SECTION 2. The department of corrections and rehabilitation shall submit an annual report containing the number of individuals released that received reentry services to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, beginning with the regular session of 2026.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of corrections and rehabilitation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DCR; Reentry Services; Community-Based Services; Report; Appropriations
Description:
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that annual sustained funding for offender reentry services is critical to the public safety of our communities because the success of transitioning offenders reduces the cycle of recidivism. Other jurisdictions, such as Pima County, Arizona, have implemented successful transition programs and reentry services that connect released offenders with treatment, housing, transportation, employment, and other services provided by community-based organizations. The legislature further finds that access to reentry services such as community-based support services, benefits determination assistance, employment assistance, temporary clean and sober housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and transitional housing is pivotal in determining the success or failure of reentry and reintegration into the community.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of corrections and rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of corrections and rehabilitation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Reentry Services; Community-based Services; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
433 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to public safety.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that annual sustained funding for offender reentry services is critical to the public safety of our communities because the success of transitioning offenders reduces the cycle of recidivism. Other jurisdictions, such as Pima County, Arizona, have implemented successful transition programs and reentry services that connect released offenders with treatment, housing, transportation, employment, and other services provided by community-based organizations. The legislature finds that access to reentry services such as community-based support services, benefits determination assistance, employment assistance, temporary clean and sober housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and transitional housing is pivotal in determining the success or failure of reentry and reintegration into the community.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of corrections and rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $4,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of corrections and rehabilitation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Reentry Services; Community-based Services; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Apr 2, 2026 | Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| Apr 1, 2026 | House Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Senate Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-21-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-17-25 2:00PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790). |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Rhoads, DeCorte. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
| Apr 14, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Belatti, Lamosao Co-Chairs; Kapela, Morikawa, Shimizu. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 451). |
| Apr 3, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 477) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Ihara). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-02-25. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1473) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., Fevella. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-28-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1120) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-12-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to PSM, WAM. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 103). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 940), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 771) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Lamosao, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Morikawa, Woodson. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 02-05-25 8:30AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Public Safety |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| ACLU of Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| Chamber of Commerce Hawaii | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Community Alliance on Prisons | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Friends of Restorative Justice | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers | ** Support | |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Office of the Public Defender | ** Support | |
| Opportunity for Youth Action Hawaiʻi | *** Support | Mar 27, 2025 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1473
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 433
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to decrease the cycle of recidivism in the criminal justice system.
More specifically, this measure:
(1) Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the number of individuals released that received reentry services; and
(2) Appropriates moneys to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, ACLU of Hawaii, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Community Alliance on Prisons, Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition, and Opportunity for Youth Action Hawaii.
Your Committee finds that providing annual sustained funding for criminal offender reentry services leads to more successful reintegration of offenders into the community after their release from custody, thereby reducing recidivism. Your Committee finds that the appropriations contained in this measure for reentry services are critical to the public safety of Hawaii's residents and visitors.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1120
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 433
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Community Alliance on Prisons, ACLU of Hawaiʻi, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition, Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers, Opportunity for Youth Action Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Friends of Restorative Justice, and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that the transition from incarceration back into society is one of the most challenging yet critical periods for individuals in the process of criminal rehabilitation. Without access to comprehensive support during this phase, many recently released people face insurmountable barriers to securing employment, stable housing, education, and necessary mental health care. These unmet needs often lead to reoffending, perpetuating a costly and damaging cycle of incarceration that adversely affects individuals, families, and entire communities.
Your Committee further finds that sustained funding for reentry services is essential to breaking this cycle and ensuring lasting change, which this measure will accomplish by appropriating funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the provision of reentry services to individuals transitioning from prison life back into society.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Adding a requirement that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing the number of individuals released that received reentry services;
(2) Amending section 1 to reflect its amended purpose; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
Your Committee notes that this measure contains an unspecified appropriation amount. Should your Committee on Ways and Means choose to deliberate on this measure, your Committee respectfully requests that it consider inserting an appropriation amount of $4,000,000 for the provision of community-based reentry services to individuals transitioning out of incarceration.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 940
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 433
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Office of the Public Defender; Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition; Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; Opportunity for Youth Action Hawaiʻi; and three individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Community Alliance on Prisons.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 771
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 433
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred H.B. No. 433 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that sustained funding for offender reentry services is critical to the public safety of all communities across the State because success in transitioning offenders and supporting their re-entry and re-integration into society reduces the cycle of recidivism.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount;
(2) Changing its effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider appropriations of $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and fiscal year 2026-2027 for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 433, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 433, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety,
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____________________________ DELLA AU BELATTI, Chair |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | HB433_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-28-25_.PDF |
| Mar 12, 2025 | HB433_HD1_TESTIMONY_PSM_03-12-25_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | HB433_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-24-25_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2025 | HB433_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-05-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
45MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
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