Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 871
RELATING TO ARSON.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KANUHA (Democratic)
- AQUINO
- CHANG (Democratic)
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- ELEFANTE (Democratic)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- INOUYE (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 21, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Jan 29, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to PSM, JDC. - Jan 24, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 78) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-25 10:20AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 21, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 972) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. - Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
One Day Notice 03-04-25. - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 213) in amended form (SD 1). - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.