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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2844: RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.

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 2844 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE. Primary sponsor: KIDANI, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.

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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 an offender whose act of attempting to commit or committing the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult resulted in the victim's death.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
KIDANIPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Lynn DeCoitePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Brandon ElefantePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Carol FukunagaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Jarrett KeohokalolePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Donna KimPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Rachele LamosaoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
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. Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.
  2. Passed First Reading.
  3. Introduced.

Sources

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