HI HB1520

Eliminates the first category of mandatory minimum sentences for offenders with one prior felony conviction under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 706-606.5.

Reduces mandatory minimum imprisonment terms for offenders with two prior felony convictions: class A felonies from 13 years 4 months to 10 years; class B felonies from 6 years 8 months to 5 years; class C felonies from 3 years 4 months to 2 years 6 months.

Changes the threshold for the highest sentencing category from three or more prior felony convictions to two or more prior felony convictions, with mandatory minimums of 30 years for second-degree murder, 20 years for class A felonies, 10 years for class B felonies, and 5 years for enumerated class C felonies.

Applies to persons convicted of murder in the second degree, any class A or class B felony, or specified class C felonies with prior felony convictions including murder, class A/B felonies, or the enumerated class C offenses.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.