HB 1959 HD2 SD1 CD1

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: May 7, 2026.

Judiciary; Domestic Violence; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Penalties; Reports.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-1959
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee HHS, JDC
House enrolled 2026-05-07
Criminal Justice Family / Children
Summary

Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1)

Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-07 Status enrolled
2026-05-07 Latest Action Transmitted to Governor.
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