Hawaii Senate Bill 3071
Session 2026
Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.
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Passed Senate on Mar 10, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3071
State
Hawaii
Session
2026
Motion Text
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of "profits from prostitution," establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (SD1)
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03/12/2026
House
Pass First Reading
03/12/2026
House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
03/10/2026
Senate
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
03/10/2026
House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 354) in amended form (SD 1).
03/05/2026
Senate
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2814) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
03/05/2026
Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
03/05/2026
Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026.
02/24/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
02/13/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
02/10/2026
Senate
Re-Referred to JDC.
01/30/2026
Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC.
01/28/2026
Senate
Introduced.
01/28/2026
Senate
Passed First Reading.
01/26/2026
Senate
Pending Introduction.
Sources
HI Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 27, 2026 6:23:24 AM
Record Updated
Mar 12, 2026 10:43:11 PM