HI SB 2279
died on adjournmentRELATING TO BAIL.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did HI SB 2279 pass?
No. HI SB 2279 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-26): Referred to PSM, JDC.
What is HI SB 2279 about?
Amends bail and peace bond forfeiture rules to predicate forfeiture on whether bail providers performed and continue to perform their duties with reasonable diligence. Clarifies when bail providers may discharge their duties. Specifies the factors that courts shall consider in determining if bail providers are performing their duties with reasonable diligence or are negligent and should be subject to forfeiture. Requires courts to hold a hearing to order a forfeiture. Extends the deadline to file motions to set aside forfeitures. Clarifies that courts may extend, waive, or modify any procedural deadlines in forfeiture proceedings. Species that bail providers are not in privity with defendants, and therefore not barred res judicata from filing certain motions.
Who sponsors HI SB 2279?
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2279, joined by 3 cosponsors.
Description
Amends bail and peace bond forfeiture rules to predicate forfeiture on whether bail providers performed and continue to perform their duties with reasonable diligence. Clarifies when bail providers may discharge their duties. Specifies the factors that courts shall consider in determining if bail providers are performing their duties with reasonable diligence or are negligent and should be subject to forfeiture. Requires courts to hold a hearing to order a forfeiture. Extends the deadline to file motions to set aside forfeitures. Clarifies that courts may extend, waive, or modify any procedural deadlines in forfeiture proceedings. Species that bail providers are not in privity with defendants, and therefore not barred res judicata from filing certain motions.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-01-26 — Referred to PSM, JDC.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
- FEVELLAprimary
- McKelveycosponsor
- Moriwakicosponsor
- Richardscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-26
Referred to PSM, JDC.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-15
Pending Introduction.
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