Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1959: RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1959 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Primary sponsor: Shirley Templo (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Kyle Yamashita (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Act 192, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Kyle Yamashita | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 192, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).
- Act 192, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 60-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 60-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Tarnas, Olds, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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