Bill Sponsor
Hawaii Senate Bill 277
Session 2026
Relating To Sexual Offenses Against Minors.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 15, 2025
First Action
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action
Jan 28, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
277
State
Hawaii
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on January 28, 2026
Motion Text
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Increases the penalty for promoting minor-produced sexual images to a felony if the person is more than 3 years older than the minor. Extends the probationary term for felony obscenity offenses. Tolls the statute of limitations for obscenity offenses during a victim's minority. Requires sex offender registration for felony obscenity offenses involving minors.
Actions (6)
01/28/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
01/23/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
12/08/2025
Hawaii State Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
01/21/2025
Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC.
01/15/2025
Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading.
01/14/2025
Senate
Pending Introduction.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 21, 2026 8:56:25 AM
Record Updated
Jan 29, 2026 10:32:22 PM