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This bill increases the mandatory minimum jail sentence for a first-time violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours and requires mandatory mental health counseling for such offenders. The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 586-4 to modify penalties for individuals who knowingly violate temporary restraining orders. For a first-time offender, the changes include a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 72 hours (increased from 48 hours), a requirement to undergo mental health counseling, and a fine between $150 and $500. The bill maintains enhanced penalties for offenders with prior convictions for serious felonies, such as murder, assault, sexual assault, and other violent crimes, particularly when those offenses were committed against a family or household member. For second and subsequent violations of a temporary restraining order, the mandatory minimum jail sentence remains 30 days, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000. The legislation aims to strengthen protections for individuals under temporary restraining orders by imposing stricter consequences for violations and mandating mental health interventions.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94&year=2026