SB 3208 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM.

Summary
Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and wilful flight. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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