Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3142: RELATING TO DANGEROUS INTOXICATION.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3142 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DANGEROUS INTOXICATION. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 754).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the offenses of dangerous intoxication and habitual dangerous intoxication. Provides for civil protective custody and transport for emergency examination in lieu of arrest for dangerous intoxication in specified circumstances, and bars prosecution when civil protective custody is used. Requires probation with mandatory treatment for habitual dangerous intoxication, with incarceration only upon probation violation. Makes conforming amendments to chapter 334, HRS, relating to admission to psychiatric facilities and assisted community treatment. Delays implementation by one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 754).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1973-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama, Cochran.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 04-08-26 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
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