2025 Regular SessionHawaii Legislature

HB481: Relating To Offender Reentry.

Legislative Summary

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to issue a certificate of suitability for employment. Requires the Department to collaborate with state and federal agencies and private employers to educate stakeholders on the certification. Appropriate funds.

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Bill History

1/17/2025
Pending introduction.
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 2
House of Representatives
1/28/2025
Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
House of Representatives
1/31/2025
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/17/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Public Safety(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/17/202512.3 KB
Misc
Misc1/30/2025353.7 KB