HB 481

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: January 31, 2025.

DCR; Offender Reentry; Certification; Suitability for Employment.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-481

Session 2026

Status failed

Committee PBS, FIN

House failed 2025-01-31

Criminal Justice Labor / Employment

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.

Sponsor

Christopher L. Muraoka

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
0000-00-00	Introduced	Bill introduced
2025-01-31	Status	failed
2025-01-31	Latest Action	The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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