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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates grant-in-aid moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $500,000 in state funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for its Victim Witness Assistance Program for the fiscal year 2026-2027, intended to supplement federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) which has been declining due to reduced revenue from criminal fines and forfeitures. The bill also requires the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney to submit a detailed report to the Legislature by early 2027, outlining how these funds are implemented and allocated, including information on program activities, staffing, services provided to victims, and any challenges encountered in delivering assistance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2251&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2251_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2251_SD1_SSCR2285_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2251_SD1_SSCR2285_.pdf |
| SB2251_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2251_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2251_.HTM |
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