Bill > SB2721

This bill, titled "Relating To The Administration Of Justice," implements recommendations from a 2024 legislative act to revise the Hawaii Penal Code, aiming for greater consistency, proportionality, and alignment with national best practices. Key changes include clarifying when a crime is considered a felony, adjusting statutes of limitations for various offenses, and modifying rules regarding the burden of proof in certain legal proceedings. It also updates provisions related to inchoate crimes like criminal attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy, and revises procedures for determining a defendant's fitness to proceed in court, including allowing for telehealth examinations and streamlining the sharing of medical and mental health records between departments. The bill further modifies sentencing guidelines for probation, defines "physically abuse" in domestic violence cases, and adjusts regulations concerning noise violations and the possession and promotion of dangerous drugs. Additionally, it addresses bail procedures, including the cost of electronic monitoring, and repeals an outdated law about refusing to aid law enforcement officers.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2721&year=2026