Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1963: RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1963 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE. Primary sponsor: Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Kyle Yamashita (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 329).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include an offender whose act of attempting to commit or committing the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| 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 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| 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 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| 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 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| 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 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kyle Yamashita | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“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 from House (Hse. Com. No. 329).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1125-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 372-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- 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 none excused (0).
- The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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