EnactedFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: ICHIYAMA
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Act 192, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).
Jul 7, 2026
Summary
HB 1959 prolongs key parts of Hawaii's 2020 and 2021 domestic‑violence laws for five years. It creates a new petty misdemeanor for abuse of family or household members, clarifies penalties, and permits a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor offenses. The bill also obligates the judiciary to submit detailed annual reports to the Legislature through 2030.
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