HB2191 • 2026

RELATING TO CRIME.

Crime

Active

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Sponsor: PIERICK, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SHIMIZU
Last action: 2026-01-30
Official status: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the exact crimes covered under chapters 707 and 708 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Increasing Penalties for Repeat Violent Offenses

This bill doubles the fines and imprisonment terms for repeat offenders of violent crimes or property offenses.

What This Bill Does

Increases the maximum fine to twice as much for repeat offenders of violent crimes or property offenses under chapters 707 and 708 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Requires repeat offenders to serve double the usual time in prison for their second or later convictions under chapters 707 and 708 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Who It Names or Affects

People who are convicted of violent crimes or property offenses more than once in Hawaii.

Terms To Know

Repeat Offender: A person who has been previously convicted and is now being charged again for a similar crime.
Violent Crimes: Crimes that involve the use or threat of physical force against another person, such as assault or robbery.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how it will affect penalties for crimes committed before its approval.
It is unclear when this bill will be approved and become law.

Bill History

2026-01-30 H
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5
2026-01-28 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-26 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO CRIME.
Hawaii Penal Code; Violent Crimes; Property Crimes; Penalties Increased
Doubles the fines and terms of imprisonment for repeat violent offenders and property offenders.

Current Bill Text

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HB2191

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2191

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO CRIME
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
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Chapter 706, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new section to part III to be appropriately designated
and to read as follows:

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Fines
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Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any
person convicted of an offense under chapter 707 or 708 who is subsequently
convicted of an offense under the same chapter shall, upon the second or
subsequent conviction, be required
to pay a fine that
is twice the maximum fine
that would otherwise be imposed for the
subsequent conviction.
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SECTION
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Chapter 706, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new section to part IV to be appropriately designated
and to read as follows:

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Terms
of imprisonment doubled; certain offenders.
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Notwithstanding any law to the
contrary, any person convicted of an offense under chapter 707 or 708 who is
subsequently convicted of an offense under the same chapter shall, upon the
second or subsequent conviction, be required to serve a term of imprisonment
that is twice the maximum term of imprisonment that would otherwise be imposed
for the subsequent conviction.
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SECTION
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This Act does not affect rights and
duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were
begun before its effective date.

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SECTION
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New statutory material is
underscored.

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SECTION 5.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Hawaii
Penal Code; Violent Crimes; Property Crimes; Penalties Increased

Description:

Doubles
the fines and terms of imprisonment for repeat violent offenders and property
offenders.

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