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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2413: RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM.

Passed one chamber 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 2413 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kanuha . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Lamosao, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 0 (none).

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Official summary

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

Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and certain other circumstances. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Jeanné KapelaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse5
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“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. Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kanuha . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Lamosao, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 0 (none).
  2. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3796) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
  3. 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
  4. The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
  5. The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  6. Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3230) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
  7. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  8. The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye.
  9. The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 03-20-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  10. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 411).
  11. Passed First Reading.
  12. Referred to PSM, JDC.

Showing 12 most recent of 23 actions. Full history

Sources

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