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HI HB2074
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
- Amends Hawaii's hindering prosecution in the first degree statute (Section 710-1029) to change the penalty from a fixed class C felony to a graduated structure based on the underlying crime
- Under the new structure, hindering prosecution becomes one class or grade lower than the offense committed by the person being helped
- When the underlying offense is murder in any degree, hindering prosecution becomes a class A felony, significantly increasing the maximum penalty
- Currently, someone who helps a mass murderer or cop killer evade justice faces a maximum of only five years in prison under the existing class C felony designation
- Part of the Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package, with the stated goal of providing stronger deterrence and accountability for those who assist offenders after serious crimes
Legislative Description
Relating To Public Safety.
Public Safety
Last Action
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2026
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