States / Hawaii / HB 896

HB 896 In Committee

RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon a conviction for sex trafficking. Requires a separate sentencing proceeding by a jury, except if waived by the defendant, for a conviction for sex trafficking. Makes commercial sexual exploitation a class A felony. Makes conforming amendments.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 21, 2025
Last action
Jan 21, 2025 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
28 · Low