Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 896
RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- PIERICK (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon a conviction for sex trafficking. Requires a separate sentencing proceeding by a jury, except if waived by the defendant, for a conviction for sex trafficking. Makes commercial sexual exploitation a class A felony. Makes conforming amendments.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.