SB 276 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.

Summary
Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Eliminates the court's ability to suspend mandatory minimum sentences.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to JDC.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
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Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
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Ron Kouchi
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