Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Judiciary; Arrests; Warrantless; Citations; Reports
Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests. Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest. Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members. Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations. Requires citations be visible on an offender's criminal record. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-30 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-30 | Latest Action | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3287) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1518 HD1 SD1 | DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders | in_committee |
| HB 1520 HD1 SD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations | in_committee |
| HB 1628 HD2 SD1 | Hawaii Paroling Authority; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Compassionate Release; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1769 HD2 SD1 | Corrections; Private_ Out-of-state Prisons; Return to In-state Correctional Facilities; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1838 HD2 SD1 | AG; U and T Visa Certification; Uniform Statewide Requirements; State and County Certifying Entities and Officials; Policies and Processes; Training; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1886 HD2 SD1 | Law Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State and Federal Collaboration; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Criminal Offenses | in_committee |
| HB 1888 HD3 SD1 | DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment; Intentional Bodily Injury | in_committee |
| HB 2078 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Habitual Violent Offenders; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Reports | in_committee |