Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 295: RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 295 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Act 121, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violations of temporary restraining orders and orders for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a domestic abuse protective order if the court makes an on-the-record determination that the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that any conviction for violation of a temporary restraining order issued under the same judicial case number as an order for protection shall be treated as a prior violation of an order for protection. Clarifies when the court may suspend certain jail sentences for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Kidani | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 121, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).
- Act 121, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Ihara).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 806).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-03-25 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-16-25.
- One Day Notice 04-16-25
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 786).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 434).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).
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