Bill > SB3194

This bill expands the statewide curfew for minors in Hawaii, raising the age limit from under 16 to under 18 years old, meaning individuals up to their 18th birthday will be subject to the curfew. The curfew restricts minors from being in public places between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., with several exceptions including being accompanied by a parent or guardian, acting out of necessity, having written permission from a family court judge, or for minors aged 16-17 who are involved in emergencies, lawfully engaged in employment-related activities, or participating in school-related activities, provided they are not detouring or stopping unnecessarily. The bill also revises penalties for curfew violations, making them misdemeanors, and outlines consequences for parents or guardians who knowingly allow their children to violate the curfew, with increased penalties for repeat offenses. Additionally, it clarifies that counties can only enact curfew ordinances that are stricter than the statewide curfew, and it repeals a previous law that specifically addressed parents allowing children on streets after curfew.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3194&year=2026