States / Hawaii / HB 1959

HB 1959 Enacted

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Jan 23, 2026 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
100 · Very high