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HI HB1627

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Tarnas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows judges to sentence repeat offenders convicted of class C felonies to probation instead of mandatory minimum prison terms under certain circumstances
  • Requires courts to make specific findings before granting probation: the defendant would benefit from probation supervision, does not pose a serious danger to public safety, and imprisonment would cause hardship to the defendant or their dependents
  • Mandates that any probation sentence must include a term of jail time as a special condition
  • Permits courts to re-sentence defendants to the original mandatory minimum prison term if they fail to complete probation or violate substantial terms and conditions
  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 706-606.5 (repeat offender sentencing) and 706-620 (authority to withhold imprisonment) effective upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Sentencing.

Penal Code

Last Action

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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