Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2135: RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2135 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRIVACY. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Act 196, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).
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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 defendants whose act of attempting to commit or committing the offense of nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 196, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).
- Act 196, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 6-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 6-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Rhoads, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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