Hawaii HB481 creates a Certificate of Suitability for Employment for offenders completing reentry programs.
Hawaii HB481 amends Chapter 353H of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section that directs the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to issue a Certificate of Suitability for Employment. This certificate will confirm that an offender has fulfilled their sentence, completed post-release obligations, and finished offender reentry programs, indicating their readiness for employment. The bill also appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to implement and administer this certification. The Act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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