Criminal Justice

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2083: RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding homeless facilities to drug-free zones, increasing penalties for promoting controlled substances in new locations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2186: RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

Clarifies driver's obligations at crosswalks. Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Strengthens penalties for traffic violations, particularly in school zones. Creates additional criminal penalties when pedestrians suffer bodily injury. Provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates additional criminal penalties for traffic violations causing pedestrian injury, expanding criminalization of traffic offenses rather than advancing reform.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates driver stops for pedestrians, strengthens penalties, and enhances pedestrian safety - advancing transportation safety standards in crosswalks and school zones.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1759: RELATING TO THEFT.

Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft which are increased based on value of property and leadership roles. Creates an organized retail theft task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new offense with enhanced penalties for organized retail theft, expanding criminalization and increasing sentences - aligns with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1798: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying critical infrastructure damage as felony, increasing penalties for property offenses.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands critical infrastructure to include broadband/cable networks, protecting internet infrastructure from property damage.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects critical infrastructure (including transportation infrastructure) by criminalizing property damage, aligning with transportation infrastructure protection.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1592: RELATING TO ASSAULT.

Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates penalties for assaults on educational workers/sports officials, increasing sentencing severity without reform focus.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 334: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

HB 334 makes intentionally destroying or damaging traffic cameras a class C felony, effective July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects individuals who deliberately damage these cameras, imposing serious criminal penalties. Key provisions establish that such actions will be prosecuted as a class C felony, a significant criminal charge. This policy change specifically targets vandalism of traffic enforcement infrastructure, not traffic citation issuance or driver behavior.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies vandalism of traffic cameras as class C felony, expanding criminalization of property damage related to enforcement infrastructure, directly increasing penalties for a specific act.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects traffic camera infrastructure to enhance road safety enforcement, aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice

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