Hawaii HB1376 aims to phase out private prisons and require approval from the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission for any new or expanded.

Hawaii HB1376 seeks to address the long-standing reliance on private, out-of-state correctional facilities by phasing out their use by June 30, 2030. The bill also mandates that the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission must approve any plans for new or expanded correctional facilities within the state. This legislation emphasizes the importance of maintaining inmates' connections to their support networks and the state's culture, which are crucial for successful rehabilitation.

Hawaii HB1376 aims to phase out private prisons and require approval from the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission for any new or expanded.

Hawaii HB1376 seeks to address the long-standing reliance on private, out-of-state correctional facilities by phasing out their use by June 30, 2030. The bill also mandates that the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission must approve any plans for new or expanded correctional facilities within the state. This legislation emphasizes the importance of maintaining inmates' connections to their support networks and the state's culture, which are crucial for successful rehabilitation.