SB2377 • 2026

RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

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Sponsor: WAKAI, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI
Last action: 2026-03-24
Official status: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony.
Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks.
Effective 7/1/3000.

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HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: SB2377 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2377 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2377 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SB2377 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2377 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2377 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES .

SD2

Hawaii published version SD2

Plain English: SB2377 SD2 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2377 SD2 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2377 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
2 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES .

Bill History

2026-03-24 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
2026-03-24 H
Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1324-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
2026-03-20 H
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-03-16 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-12 H
Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 17
2026-03-12 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-10 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 221) in amended form (SD 2).
2026-03-10 S
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-06 S
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 S
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3058) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-02-27 S
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-23 S
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-02-18 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2026-02-18 S
Reported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2375) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2026-02-10 S
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-10 S
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
2026-02-06 S
The committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:07PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-28 S
Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.
2026-01-21 S
Introduced and passed First Reading.
2026-01-16 S
Pending Introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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SB2377

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2377

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
FACILITIES
.

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

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SECTION 1.
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Chapter 708,
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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Criminal property damage of a critical
infrastructure facility.

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A person commits the offense of criminal
property damage of a critical infrastructure facility if the person
intentionally or knowingly damages any critical infrastructure facility without
the owner or operator's consent.

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(2)
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Criminal property damage of a critical infrastructure facility is a
class C felony.
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For the purposes of this section, "critical infrastructure
facility" has the same meaning as "critical infrastructure"
defined in section 708-890.
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Section 708-890, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending the definition of "critical infrastructure" to
read as follows:

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Critical infrastructure" means publicly
or privately owned or operated systems or assets vital to the defense,
security, economic security, public health or safety, or any combination
thereof, of the State or nation.
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"Critical
infrastructure" includes:

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Gas
and oil production, storage, and delivery systems;

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Water
supply systems;

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Telecommunications

networks;

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Electrical

power delivery systems;

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Finance
and banking
systems;

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Emergency
services, such
as medical, police, fire, and rescue services;

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Transportation

systems and services, such as highways, mass transit, airlines, and airports; [
and
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Government

operations that provide essential services to the public[
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; and

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Broadband and cable television networks.
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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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Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
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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:

Offenses
Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure
Facilities; Felony

Description:

Establishes
the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as
a class C felony.
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Expands the term "critical
infrastructure" to include broadband and cable networks.

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