Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 653: RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 653 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to JDC, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.