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This bill amends Hawaii's sentencing laws to establish mandatory minimum prison terms for sexual assault offenses, requiring judges to impose imprisonment without the possibility of parole or probation for individuals convicted of sexual assault crimes. Specifically, the bill mandates different minimum sentences based on the degree of sexual assault: first-degree sexual assault would carry the longest mandatory minimum sentence, followed by second-degree, continuous sexual assault of a minor under fourteen, third-degree, and fourth-degree sexual assault, with each offense corresponding to a specific section of Hawaii Revised Statutes (sections 707-730, 707-731, 707-732, 707-733, and 707-733.6). By removing judicial discretion in sentencing these specific sexual assault crimes, the bill aims to ensure that perpetrators serve a minimum amount of time in prison, regardless of individual case circumstances. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval and does not apply retroactively to rights, penalties, or 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=2026