Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-28 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-28 | Latest Action | Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1518 HD1 SD1 | DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders | in_committee |
| HB 1520 HD1 SD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations | in_committee |
| HB 1628 HD2 SD1 | Hawaii Paroling Authority; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Compassionate Release; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1769 HD2 SD1 | Corrections; Private_ Out-of-state Prisons; Return to In-state Correctional Facilities; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1838 HD2 SD1 | AG; U and T Visa Certification; Uniform Statewide Requirements; State and County Certifying Entities and Officials; Policies and Processes; Training; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1886 HD2 SD1 | Law Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State and Federal Collaboration; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Criminal Offenses | in_committee |
| HB 1888 HD3 SD1 | DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment; Intentional Bodily Injury | in_committee |
| HB 2078 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Habitual Violent Offenders; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Reports | in_committee |