Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1531: RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1531 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT. Primary sponsor: Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Re-Referred to JDC.
- Referred to HHS, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.