Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 176
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- TAKENOUCHI (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Tam (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violation of a temporary restraining order and order for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a temporary restraining order or order for protection if, after conducting a financial review, the court determines the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that the court may suspend certain jail sentence for violation of a temporary restraining order or order for protection upon condition that the defendant remain alcohol- and drug-free, conviction-free, and complete court-ordered assessments or intervention.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025 · House
Prefiled. - Jan 16, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.