Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1516: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.

Passed both chambers Last action May 6, 2026: Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) La Chica excused.

Plain-language summary

HB 1516 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) La Chica excused.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tarnas (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); and 11 more.