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HI HR125
Resolution
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Alcos
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AI Summary
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Urges the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General and Department of Law Enforcement to strengthen capacity to combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children through expanded statewide enforcement initiatives
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Calls for expanding Operation Shine the Light Initiative to include all county police departments to improve coordination among law enforcement, prosecutors, Department of Human Services, and federal agencies
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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 national studies indicating 1 in 7 may be trafficking victims
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Requests an assessment to determine staffing needs for additional specialized investigative personnel dedicated to trafficking investigations
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Requires the Attorney General and Department of Law Enforcement to submit a report with findings, recommendations, proposed staffing levels, training needs, and funding requirements to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2027 Regular Session
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