Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1198: RELATING TO MINORS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1198 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MINORS. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes civil liability for any commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally publishes or distributes materially harmful to minors without following certain age verification requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.