SB 2417

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 28, 2026.

DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2417

Session 2026

Status in_committee

Committee PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM

Senate in_committee 2026-01-28

Criminal Justice Drug / Cannabis Policy

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Joy A. San Buenaventura

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Actions Timeline

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.

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