Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 782
RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee on CPN deferred the measure. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee on PSM deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.