Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1189: RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1189 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Primary sponsor: Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires law enforcement to post notice that a warranted or warrantless search has been conducted on a property. Requires a law enforcement officer to secure any entrance used by an officer in the search.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.