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SB 3107 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.

Summary
Amends section 353-64, HRS, to include participation in correctional programs for parole eligibility: (1) treatment (substance abuse, mental health, sex offender); (2) work furlough as part of vocational education; and (3) other programs designed to assist the committed person with successful reintegration back into the community; all of which are in the scope of programs determined by Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's Receiving and Diagnostic (RAD) assessments and recommended for parole eligibility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands parole eligibility via rehabilitation programs (treatment, vocational), reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration per HRS 353-64 amendments.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires participation in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for parole eligibility, directly supporting access to these healthcare services within correctional system reintegration.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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What changed between versions

SB3107 → SB3107_SD1 · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill update refines the legislative text regarding parole eligibility criteria in Hawaii, specifically clarifying the list of required programs (such as work furlough) and changing the effective date of the law from immediate approval to July 1, 2050. The changes also include administrative updates to the bill's metadata, such as the author's name and version number, to reflect its progression through the legislative process.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's applicability remains focused on parole eligibility for committed persons in state correctional facilities, but the effective date is delayed significantly.
TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from immediate approval to July 1, 2050, delaying when the new parole rules take effect.

REQUIREMENT

The text listing required programs for parole eligibility was edited to improve clarity, explicitly adding 'and' before the list of other programs and ensuring work furlough is clearly included as a qualifying activity.

TECHNICAL

Administrative metadata was updated, including changing the bill title to 'SB3107 SD1', updating the author's name to Adam Weiss, and adjusting the revision numbers and dates.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2369) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Inouye.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM added the measure to the public hearing scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 3:15PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-26 3:15PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Ron Kouchi
Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
HI
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