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HI SB1028

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from imposing fees, fines, court costs, or surcharges against any person adjudicated for offenses committed while under age 18, or against their parents or guardians

  • Voids all outstanding court-ordered fees, fines, and administrative costs previously assessed against juveniles or for juvenile offenses, including any interest or penalties, effective upon the Act's passage

  • Limits court-ordered community service for minors to a maximum of 72 hours, which must not interfere with the minor's school or work commitments

  • Eliminates financial penalties for minors in traffic violations, DUI offenses, hit-and-run incidents, vandalism, graffiti, and other juvenile justice proceedings

  • Repeals laws penalizing parents or guardians for allowing children under 16 on public streets at night unaccompanied, and for unmarried minors attending dance halls

Legislative Description

Relating To Youth Fees And Fines.

Fees

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/14/2025
Human Services & Homelessness3/6/2025
Judiciary1/31/2025
Health and Human Services1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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