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HI SB371

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates two new felony offenses for intentionally or knowingly damaging critical infrastructure facilities without the owner's consent

  • Criminal property damage in the first degree (Class A felony) applies when damage exceeds $20,000 and causes substantial impairment, or when a firearm, drone, or explosive weapon is used

  • Criminal property damage in the second degree (Class B felony) applies when damage causes substantial impairment to the facility

  • Defines "substantial impairment" as disruption lasting two hours or more, or affecting 1,000 or more retail customers

  • Critical infrastructure facilities include broadband and cable television networks in addition to other critical infrastructure defined in existing law

  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To Property Damage Of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.

Offenses against Property Rights

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/21/2025
Public Safety3/6/2025
Judiciary2/5/2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs1/23/2025
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/21/2025

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