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SB 2479

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Gabbard and 1 co-sponsor

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Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · SB 2479

I appreciate your request, but I need to provide you with honest feedback: I cannot complete this analysis as requested because the bill text itself is not included in your submission.

To deliver the balanced, substantive analysis you're asking for, I would need:

  • The actual bill language (what specific criminal procedure changes are being proposed)
  • The full bill number and description (SB 2479 title only says "relating to criminal procedure" — too vague)
  • Fiscal notes or impact statements (if available)
  • The amendments mentioned in the legislative history (SD 1 amendments)

What I can tell you from the procedural history:
- The bill passed committee (HHS) unanimously with amendments on 2/6/26
- It's now in the Judiciary & Civil Code Committee (next hearing 3/3/26)
- This suggests it has bipartisan support so far, but amendments were deemed necessary

To help you get the analysis you need:
Contact the Hawaii State Legislature's website (capitol.hawaii.gov) and search for SB 2479 to access the bill text, fiscal impact analysis, and committee reports. Once you have the bill language, I can provide the balanced, substantive policy analysis you're requesting.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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