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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes the requirement that requests to withhold from public inspection the petition record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order be made orally.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Hawaii law concerning domestic abuse orders for protection by removing the requirement that requests to keep a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order petition record from public view must be made orally, allowing for written requests as well. A temporary restraining order is a short-term order issued by a judge to protect someone from immediate harm, while a protective order is a longer-term order issued after a hearing. The bill ensures that even if these records are withheld from public inspection, law enforcement officers will still have access to them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura. (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2566&year=2026 |
| SB2566_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2566_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2566_.HTM |
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