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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the offense of criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property, punishable as a misdemeanor. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new offense called "criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property," which will take effect on January 1, 2525. Under this law, a person commits this offense if they intentionally or knowingly cut down, damage, or destroy a tree on state or county land without permission, to the extent that the tree loses its value or its potential value is significantly harmed, and this destruction is not caused by fire. This offense is classified as a misdemeanor, meaning it is a less serious crime. In addition to any other penalties, someone found guilty will also have to pay the state or county an amount equal to the tree's replacement value, as determined by a tree expert called an arborist.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Decision (09:40:00 3/4/2026 Conference Room 016 & Videoconference) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2983&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2983_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2983_SD1_SSCR2417_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2983_SD1_SSCR2417_.pdf |
| SB2983_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2983_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2983_.HTM |
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