HI HB1280 | 2024 | Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill 1280

Note: Carry Over of previous HB1280

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-12-11 - Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
Pending: House Corrections, Military, & Veterans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the department to develop written policies and implement procedures by 7/1/2024. Defines "member of a vulnerable population." Requires a report to the Legislature.

Title

Relating To Corrections.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-12-11		Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
2023-01-30	House	Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
2023-01-25	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Same As/Similar To

SB347 (Same As) 2023-12-11 - Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
HB1280 (Carry Over) 2023-01-30 - Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3

Subjects

Correctional Facilities
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Inmates
Report
Restrictions
Solitary Confinement
Vulnerable Populations

Hawaii State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB1280_.HTM