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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, by repealing its sunset date and requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2031. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends Act 213, a 2024 law designed to deter habitual violent crimes by increasing penalties for repeat offenders, by removing its scheduled repeal date of June 30, 2027, meaning the law will remain in effect indefinitely. It requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a single report to the Legislature by early 2031 to assess the law's effectiveness, and also mandates that the Department of the Attorney General, working with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, will provide ongoing annual reports to the Legislature starting in 2027, detailing data on arrests, charges, and outcomes related to habitual violent crimes to ensure continued evaluation of its impact.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2520&year=2026 |
| SB2520_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2520_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2520_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2520_SD1_SSCR2128_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2520_SD1_SSCR2128_.pdf |
| SB2520_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-02-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2520_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-02-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2520_.HTM |
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