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HI HB1600
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cory Chun
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AI Summary
- Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes §712-1231 to restrict when defendants can use social gambling as an affirmative defense against gambling charges
- Prohibits the social gambling defense if the gambling occurred at the defendant's residence and has resulted in multiple prior noise complaints documented by police reports within a specified preceding time period
- Addresses concerns about social gambling activities in private homes causing repeated disturbances to neighbors and consuming police resources
- Updates technical language in the social gambling definition statute, including clarifying conditions for equal player competition, profit restrictions, and prohibited locations
- Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings established before the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating To Gambling.
Gambling
Last Action
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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