SB 1313 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.

SB 1313 would change how prosecutors handle cases involving the promotion of pornography to minors. Specifically, it allows these cases to be formally initiated using written documents (like a formal charging document) instead of other methods. This bill directly affects prosecutors and courts handling such offenses, streamlining the start of legal proceedings. The key provision is authorizing the use of written information to begin these cases, making the process more efficient. The bill is currently pending in the legislative process and has not yet become law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Re-Referred to JDC.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
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