Bill > SB990

This bill proposes mandatory minimum prison sentences for specific sexual assault offenses in Hawaii, removing the possibility of parole or probation. The bill amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish mandatory minimum imprisonment terms for different degrees of sexual assault, including first-degree (with a multi-year sentence), second-degree, third-degree (one year), fourth-degree (several months), and continuous sexual assault of a minor under fourteen years old (multi-year sentence). Specifically, the bill mandates that individuals convicted under sections 707-730, 707-731, 707-732, 707-733, or 707-733.6 must serve their entire sentence without the option of early release through parole or probation. The specific number of years or months for each offense type is not fully specified in the provided text, but the intent is clearly to impose stricter sentencing for sexual assault crimes. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval and does not retroactively impact rights, penalties, or legal proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990&year=2025