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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2325: RELATING TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.

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

SB 2325 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

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

Authorizes a court to modify sentences imposed on juvenile offenders if certain conditions are met and the court finds that, after considering certain factors, the defendant is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and the modification is in the interests of justice. Establishes procedures, provides for hearings and representation by counsel, and authorizes appellate review. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike GabbardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate21
Joy San BuenaventuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2

“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. The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1370-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  4. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
  5. The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
  6. Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  7. Pass First Reading
  8. Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 17
  9. Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  10. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 211) in amended form (SD 1).
  11. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2883) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
  12. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).

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Sources

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