Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2043: RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2043 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the offense of criminal mischief as a petty misdemeanor for low level property offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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 JHA, referral sheet 3
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.