Bill > HB301

This bill modifies Hawaii's domestic abuse protective order laws by increasing penalties for repeat violations. Specifically, while a first conviction for violating a protective order remains a misdemeanor, a second or subsequent conviction becomes a class C felony. The bill also increases mandatory minimum jail sentences and fines for repeat offenders, with sentences escalating based on whether the violation is considered domestic or non-domestic abuse. For a second conviction involving domestic abuse, the mandatory minimum jail sentence increases from thirty to sixty days, and fines range from $250 to $1,000. For any subsequent violation after a second conviction, the mandatory minimum jail sentence increases to ninety days, with fines ranging from $500 to $2,000. The bill requires offenders to complete a domestic violence program assessment and intervention course, and allows judges to suspend certain jail sentences under specific conditions, such as remaining drug and alcohol-free or completing court-ordered assessments. The changes aim to provide stronger deterrence and consequences for individuals who repeatedly violate domestic abuse protective orders.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=301&year=2026