SB 277 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 11, 2026.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Penal Code; Sexual Offenses Against Minors.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-277
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee HHS, JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-02-11
Criminal Justice
Summary

Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. (SD1)

Sponsor
Ronald D. Kouchi
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-11 Status in_committee
2026-02-11 Latest Action Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
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