Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 127: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 127 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant can afford based on certain factors. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 325.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 805).
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 2:00PM in conference room 325.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Rhoads Chair; Chang, San Buenaventura.
- House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Poepoe, Garcia.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 422).
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