Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1247: RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 1247 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tarnas (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 8 more.