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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends the expungement orders law to reflect that a person who is arrested for or charged with a crime but convicted of a violation is eligible for an expungement of their arrest record for that incident. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that individuals arrested or charged with a crime but ultimately convicted of a lesser offense called a "violation" are eligible to have their arrest records expunged, meaning the record of their arrest will be annulled, canceled, and rescinded. This change is based on a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling that a "violation" is not considered a "crime" under the law, and the presence of an arrest record can negatively impact a person's opportunities for housing and employment. The bill specifically amends the expungement law to explicitly include this scenario, defining "crime" as a felony, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor, and "violation" as an offense that does not constitute a crime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2279&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2279_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2279_HD1_HSCR903-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2279_HD1_HSCR903-26_.pdf |
| HB2279_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2279_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2279_.HTM |
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