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SB 2917 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

Summary
Requires community health outpatient programs to prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant. Requires a petition for assisted community treatment to be heard within five days after the petition is filed.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates expedited assisted community treatment for defendants, promoting mental health alternatives to incarceration and reducing recidivism through rehabilitation programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely hearings and certificates for assisted community treatment, improving access to mental health services without restricting funding or coverage.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
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