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HI HB1548
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Tarnas
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AI Summary
- Reduces the maximum imprisonment term for misdemeanors from one year to 364 days, applying to any state offense punishable by up to or not exceeding one year
- Allows individuals previously sentenced to exactly one year imprisonment to petition the trial court for a sentence modification to conform to the new 364-day limit
- Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 706 (Penal Code) by adding a new section and modifying §706-663 on misdemeanor sentencing
- Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating delayed implementation pending further legislative action)
Legislative Description
Relating To Sentencing.
Penal Code
Last Action
Referred to JDC.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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