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Criminal Justice

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
93
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Dru Kanuha
100% support rate
Top opponent
Kurt Fevella
6% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving criminal justice in Hawaii

Legislators moving criminal justice in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Dru Kanuha
Dru Kanuha Senate · District 3
D
Strong +
100% 14
Les Ihara
Les Ihara Senate · District 10
D
Strong +
100% 14
Ron Kouchi
Ron Kouchi Senate · District 8
D
Strong +
100% 14
Joy San Buenaventura
Joy San Buenaventura Senate · District 2
D
Strong +
94% 35
Jarrett Keohokalole
Jarrett Keohokalole Senate · District 24
D
Strong +
93% 15
Kurt Fevella
Kurt Fevella Senate · District 20
R
Strong −
6% 17
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Strong −
10% 72
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
11% 37
Samantha DeCorte
Samantha DeCorte Senate · District 22
R
Strong −
12% 26
David Alcos
David Alcos House · District 41
R
Strong −
12% 40
Showing 81–90 of 93 bills

All criminal justice bills

passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 560: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 371: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

SB 371 creates new criminal offenses for damaging critical infrastructure facilities, establishing distinct penalties for first-degree (more severe) and second-degree property damage. It directly affects individuals who intentionally damage facilities like power plants, water treatment centers, or communication hubs. The bill defines "critical infrastructure facilities" and sets specific criminal penalties for property damage to these sites. This law aims to strengthen legal protections for essential public infrastructure systems.
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 361: RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.

Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 4/23/2057. (HD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1364: MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS.

Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 287: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1149: RELATING TO HATE CRIMES.

Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1028: RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.

Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 871: RELATING TO ARSON.

Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 526: RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.

Establishes a temporary three-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the second, third, and fifth circuits. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1612: RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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