Hawaii Senate Bill 2452 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-22 - Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Prohibits the use of solitary confinement and requires the use of appropriate alternatives for committed persons who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to develop written policies and procedures regarding solitary confinement by 7/1/2025. Requires the Department to develop policies and procedures to review committed persons placed in solitary confinement and develop a plan for committed persons currently in solitary confinement by 4/1/2025. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2025.

Relating To Corrections.

Sen. Karl Rhoads [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-22	Senate	Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.
2024-01-22	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2024-01-19	Senate	Introduced.

HB1812 (Same As) 2024-03-07 - Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2452&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB2452_.HTM