Criminal Justice (Public Safety)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3251: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Taxation, and Department of the Attorney General from appointing or employing certain former United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol agents and employees as law enforcement officers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts hiring of former ICE agents, aligning with accountability reforms in law enforcement employment.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits hiring former ICE agents, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement - directly aligns with support indicator of restricting federal collaboration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Tags Public Safety

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 433: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds reentry services to connect offenders with community resources, directly supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 270: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in public. Provides penalties for public urination or defecation. Requires mental health evaluation and supportive services for a person experiencing homelessness who is arrested for urinating or defecating in public places.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates mental health evaluations and supportive services for homeless individuals arrested for public urination/defecation, diverting from punitive measures toward rehabilitation and addressing root causes.85% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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