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Relating to Youth Penalties.

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

HI SB 2540 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
Ron Kouchi
Latest action
Feb 18, 2026

What it does

Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Encourages the use of community service and other programs that employ aina-based principles. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/2027. (SD1)

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Feb 18, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Hawaii.

Work with this bill

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