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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Includes the disruption or interference with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board in the offense of harassment. Elevates the penalty for harassment to a misdemeanor when the recipient is an educational worker.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to enhance protections for educational workers by expanding the definition of harassment to include disrupting or interfering with the operations of any school, school administration office, or school board, and by increasing the penalty for harassment to a misdemeanor when the victim is an educational worker, which includes administrators, teachers, counselors, employees of the department of education or charter schools, approved volunteers, or contractual employees.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1895&year=2026 |
| HB1895_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1895_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1895_.HTM |
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