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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1798: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1798 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 292-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Jackson SayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse21
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Kanani SouzaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse43

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 292-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  2. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
  3. The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Holt.
  4. The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  5. Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-04-26 11:00AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  6. Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 1
  7. Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 01-30-26 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  8. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  9. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source