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HI SB2732

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 804-9 to add specific considerations when determining a defendant's financial ability to afford bail
  • Excludes income from public benefits (supplemental security income, social security disability insurance, and temporary assistance for needy families) from bail affordability calculations
  • For defendants with household income exceeding 150% of the federal poverty level for Hawaii (excluding public benefits), courts must consider what amount the defendant could reasonably pay within 40 hours of arrest
  • Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before the effective date

Legislative Description

Relating To Pretrial Release.

Bail

Last Action

Re-Referred to JDC.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026

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