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HI SB871

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes an additional five-year term of imprisonment with possibility of parole for individuals convicted of first or second degree arson who have prior arson convictions
  • Requires courts to order defendants to make restitution for reasonable and verified property losses or damages suffered by arson victims
  • Mandates community service hours dedicated to public awareness, firefighting education, or rehabilitation of affected areas for arson convictions
  • Adds an additional five-year imprisonment term (with parole possibility) for arson offenses that endanger vulnerable areas such as schools, hospitals, or living facilities
  • Elevates fourth degree arson from a misdemeanor to a class C felony when the act endangers or affects vulnerable areas like schools, hospitals, or living facilities
  • Effective July 1, 2077

Legislative Description

Relating To Arson.

Penalties

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/6/2025
Judiciary2/7/2025
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/23/2025

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