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HI HB2092
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense of "harassment of a public servant" when harassment is committed against a public servant in connection with their performance of governmental functions
- Elevates the penalty from a petty misdemeanor (standard harassment) to a misdemeanor for harassment targeting public servants performing official duties
- Responds to rising threats, harassment, and violence against public servants nationwide, which has led to increased resignations and impaired government service delivery
- Addresses enforcement gaps where existing laws (terroristic threatening, obstruction of justice) have proven difficult for law enforcement to apply to threats and harassment against public officials
- Takes effect July 1, 3000
Legislative Description
Relating To Offenses Against Public Servants.
Judiciary Package
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/19/2026
Labor & Public Employment1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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