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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2354: RELATING TO ILLEGAL CAMPING.

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 2354 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ILLEGAL CAMPING. Primary sponsor: Chris Muraoka (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to WAL/HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6.

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Official summary

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

Clarifies petty misdemeanor penalties for the offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Provides for seizure of abandoned or unattended personal property. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas in the State and report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Chris MuraokaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40

“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. Referred to WAL/HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. Pending introduction.

Sources

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