HB1376

Hawaii HB1376 aims to phase out private prisons and require commission approval for new or expanded correctional facilities.

Hawaii HB1376 seeks to phase out the use of private prisons by prohibiting the transfer or housing of inmates in private correctional institutions starting July 1, 2030. The bill also mandates that the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission must approve any plans for new or expanded correctional facilities. This includes overseeing the State's correctional system, establishing maximum inmate population limits, and monitoring reentry programs, educational and treatment programs, rehabilitative services, work furloughs, and parole services.