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HB 2356Session 2026HouseStatus unavailable

RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.

Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide a certificate of rehabilitation to offenders who have satisfied all sentencing and post-release requirements. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with government and private stakeholders to conduct public education regarding the certificates. Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with state agencies to increase offenders' eligibility for security clearance in post-release employment with the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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Introduced

Jan 27, 2026

Latest action

Feb 12, 2026

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Topics and classification

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Budget & TaxesEducationJustice & Public SafetyElections & GovernmentLabor & Employment

Source subjects

Appropriation ($)CertificatesEmploymentOffender ReentrySecurity Clearance

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Bill

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Primary sponsorALCOS
Primary sponsorBELATTI
Primary sponsorGARCIA
Primary sponsorIWAMOTO
Primary sponsorKILA
Primary sponsorKUSCH
Primary sponsorMATSUMOTO
Primary sponsorMURAOKA
Primary sponsorREYES ODA

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Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 223-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to LAB.

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