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HI SB 277

died on adjournment

RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST MINORS.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did HI SB 277 pass?

No. HI SB 277 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 (2026-02-11): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

What is HI SB 277 about?

Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 277?

KOUCHI is the primary sponsor of HI SB 277.

Description

Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors. (SD1)

Introduced
2025-01-15
Latest action
2026-02-11 — Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • KOUCHIprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-11

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

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  2. 2026-02-11

    Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

  3. 2026-01-28

    The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  4. 2026-01-23

    The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  5. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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  6. 2025-01-21

    Referred to HHS, JDC.

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  7. 2025-01-15

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  8. 2025-01-14

    Pending Introduction.

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-01-28 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • McKelvey: yes
    • Kanuha: yes
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Fevella: yes

Related bills

Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2026

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