HB 2254 HD1

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 19, 2026.

Penal Code; Fees_ Fines_ and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Non-Payment.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2254

Session 2026

Status in_committee

Committee JHA, FIN

House in_committee 2026-02-19

Summary

Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Clarifies the collection and prioritization of court-ordered fees, fines, and restitution. Establishes procedures for proof of compliance hearings and consequences for nonpayment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor

Nadine K. Nakamura

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
0000-00-00	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-19	Status	in_committee
2026-02-19	Latest Action	Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

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