Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 544: RELATING TO SENTENCING OF MINOR DEFENDANTS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 544 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SENTENCING OF MINOR DEFENDANTS. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), KIDANI, Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Act 122, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires courts to consider certain factors when sentencing a person convicted as an adult for an offense that the person committed when the person was a minor. Allows courts to reduce a mandatory minimum period of incarceration or depart from a mandatory sentencing enhancement if the court determines that the reduction or departure is warranted given certain factors. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 122, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).
- Act 122, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).
- 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. 437).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).
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