Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 3071
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of "profits from prostitution," establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 Senate | Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to JDC. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard. - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2814) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026. - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 354) in amended form (SD 1). - Mar 12, 2026 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 12, 2026 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17