SB 2124 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ARSON.

SB 2124 would require judges to impose mandatory prison sentences and maximum fines for individuals convicted of arson offenses, removing judicial discretion in sentencing. It directly affects people found guilty of arson, replacing current sentencing options with fixed penalties. The bill's key provision is a mandatory minimum prison term coupled with the highest allowable fine for all qualifying arson convictions. This policy change would standardize penalties for arson crimes across the jurisdiction. The bill is currently pending in committee review as of the latest update.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
5 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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