HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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RESTRICTIVE
HOUSING LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP |
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DATE: |
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9:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96813 |
A live stream link of this meeting will be available online shortly before the scheduled start time.
Click here for the live stream of this meeting via YouTube.
The Act 292 Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group was established by the Legislature and enacted into law by Governor Joshua Green on July 3, 2025, to develop and recommend more comprehensive laws, policies, and procedures regarding restrictive housing for members of vulnerable populations.
The Act 292 Working Group is tasked with reviewing, considering, and identifying laws, policies, and procedures regarding restrictive housing for members of vulnerable populations including committed persons who: (a) are sixty years of age or elder; (b) have a physical or mental disability, a history of psychiatric hospitalization, or recently exhibited conduct, including serious self-mutilation, that indicates the need for further observation or evaluation to determine the presence of mental illness; (c) have a developmental disability, as defined in HRS Section 333F-1; (d) have a serious mental condition that cannot be effectively treated while the committed person is in restrictive housing; (e) have a significant auditory or visual impairment; or (f) is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex. Act 292 (SLH2025) directs the Working Group to submit its recommendations to the Legislature by January 8, 2027.
I. Welcome & Introductions
II. Approving Minutes from August 21, 2025 Meeting
III. Discussion on Time Limit and Testimony Procedure
IV. Presentation by the State of Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Regarding Restrictive Housing Policies
V. Establishing a Limited Meeting Agenda to Visit Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Halawa Correctional Facility on October 28, 2025 at 9:30AM
VI. Public Questions and Comments
VII. Adjournment
Submitting Testimony:
Written Testimony can be emailed to the Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group at RHG@capitol.hawaii.gov or delivered in person or mailed to 415 South Beretania Street Rm. 217 Honolulu, HI 96813.
Oral Testimony will be accepted via the remote testimony link or in person at the physical meeting location as listed on page 1.
· We ask that you register to testify 3 hours prior to all meetings at https://forms.office.com/r/RjqwLVUnTf
· Zoom Information:
o Join Zoom Meeting
https://senate-capitol-hawaii-gov.zoom.us/j/81073507427?pwd=AWXPbYSfM6kBK1JC8z5yvIuZoCLxFr.1
Meeting ID: 810 7350 7427 Passcode: 551876
Meeting Materials and Other Information:
The Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group Packet will be posted on https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=rhg&year=2025 at least three business days before the meeting, if applicable. Links to minutes, agendas, and meeting materials will also be available online.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the meeting (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the office of Senator Brandon Elefante at (808) 586-6230 to make a request for arrangements at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.