Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1626: RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES.

Passed one chamber Last action March 25, 2026: Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3188) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

Plain-language summary

HB 1626 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3188) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Marten (Democratic); Amy Perruso (Democratic); Mahina Poepoe (Democratic); Julie Reyes Oda (Republican); and 12 more.