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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2540: RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES.

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

SB 2540 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2353) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

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Official summary

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

Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Encourages the use of community service and other programs that employ aina-based principles. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/2027. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ron KouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8

“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. Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2353) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  3. The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  5. The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  6. Referred to HHS, JDC.
  7. Introduced.
  8. Passed First Reading.

Sources

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