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HI HCR133
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Alcos
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AI Summary
- Urges the Department of the Attorney General and Department of Law Enforcement to strengthen statewide initiatives combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children
- Calls for expansion of Operation Shine the Light Initiative to include all county police departments for improved coordination among law enforcement, prosecutors, Department of Human Services, and federal agencies
- Recommends establishing specialized runaway youth recovery teams in each county to rapidly locate missing youth at risk of trafficking, noting Hawaii receives approximately 2,000 runaway youth reports annually with 1 in 7 potentially being trafficking victims
- Requests an assessment to determine the need for additional specialized investigative personnel dedicated to trafficking enforcement
- Requires a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2027 Regular Session with findings, recommendations, proposed staffing levels, training needs, and funding requirements
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of The Attorney General And The Department Of Law Enforcement To Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity To Combat Human Trafficking And The Commercial Sexual Exploitation Of Children By Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives And Generating A Plan To Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.
Attorney General
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
4/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs4/2/2026
Human Services & Homelessness3/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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