Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 492
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.