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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft which are increased based on value of property and leadership roles. Creates an organized retail theft task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the new crime of organized retail theft, defining it as intentionally acting with others to steal merchandise from retailers with the intent to sell it, or knowingly receiving, possessing, or buying merchandise that is known to be stolen from a retailer. Penalties for this offense are tiered based on the value of the stolen merchandise, with a Class C felony for items valued between $200 and $750, and a Class B felony for items valued at $750 or more. These penalties are further increased if an individual recruits, organizes, or finances others to commit these thefts. Additionally, the bill creates an organized retail theft task force, composed of up to fifteen members representing law enforcement, business organizations, and county prosecutors, to study the issue and report recommendations to the legislature. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (8)
David Alcos (R)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). (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=HB&billnumber=1759&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1759_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1759_HD1_HSCR289-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1759_HD1_HSCR289-26_.pdf |
| HB1759_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-30-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1759_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-30-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1759_.HTM |
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