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SB 2730 SD2 HD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 16, 2026.

Judiciary; Arrests; Warrantless; Citations; Reports.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2730
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee JHA
Senate in_committee 2026-04-16
Summary

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 the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-16 Status in_committee
2026-04-16 Latest Action Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
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