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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides that any firearm or motor vehicle possessed and used by a person who hunts on private land without the permission of the owner or occupier of the land shall be forfeited to the State pursuant to chapter 712A, HRS. Authorizes a court to reduce the penalty from forfeiture to a fine of a certain amount for a first offense. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to establish that any firearm or motor vehicle used by a person who hunts on private land without the owner's permission will be forfeited to the State, following procedures outlined in chapter 712A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). Chapter 712A pertains to forfeiture proceedings. For a first offense, a court has the discretion to waive the forfeiture and instead impose a fine of at least $750. The bill also clarifies that "firearm" and "motor vehicle" are defined as they are in sections 134-1 and 286-2 of the HRS, respectively, and specifies that this change will take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Lynn DeCoite (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2128&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2128_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2128_SD1_SSCR2508_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2128_SD1_SSCR2508_.pdf |
| SB2128_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2128_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2128_.HTM |
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