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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new felony offense for intentionally or knowingly damaging a "critical infrastructure facility" without permission, classifying it as a class C felony, which is a serious crime. The bill expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" to explicitly include broadband, wireless, and cable television networks, in addition to existing categories like energy, water, telecommunications, finance, emergency services, and transportation systems, recognizing these newer communication networks as vital to the state and nation's defense, security, economic well-being, and public health and safety. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (14)
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) 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=1798&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1798_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1798_HD1_HSCR292-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1798_HD1_HSCR292-26_.pdf |
| HB1798_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-30-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1798_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-30-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1798_.HTM |
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