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HI SB277
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
- Upgrades promoting minor-produced sexual images in the first degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony when the offender is 3 or more years older than the minor victim
- Extends probation periods to 5 years for class B and C felony obscenity offenses under chapter 712, parts I and II, matching existing terms for sexual assault offenses
- Tolls the statute of limitations for felony obscenity offenses under chapter 712, parts I and II, while the victim is alive and under 18 years of age
- Adds "promoting pornography for minors" and felony "promoting minor-produced sexual images in the first degree" to the definition of sexual offenses requiring sex offender registration
- Classifies these newly added offenses as Tier 1 offenses, allowing offenders to petition for termination of registration after 10 years with a clean record
Legislative Description
Relating To Sexual Offenses Against Minors.
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/11/2026
Health and Human Services1/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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