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HB 278

RELATING TO POLICING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Della Belatti and 11 co-sponsors

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Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 278

I appreciate your request, but I'm unable to provide the analysis you've asked for. The bill text itself has not been included in your submission—you've only provided the bill number, introduction information, and legislative history.

To give you a meaningful, balanced analysis of HB 278, I would need:

  • The actual bill language (what specific provisions it contains)
  • The stated purpose and intent of the legislation
  • Any fiscal notes or impact assessments
  • Committee reports that explain what amendments were made and why

The legislative history shows this bill passed initial hurdles in the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee with mixed support (9 ayes, some with reservations, and opposition), then had mixed results in a subsequent reading before being carried over to 2026. This suggests there's genuine disagreement among legislators, but without the bill text, I cannot tell you what that disagreement is about.

To get the full bill text, you can typically:
- Visit the Hawaii State Legislature website (capitol.hawaii.gov)
- Search for "HB 278" in the current session
- Download the bill in its current or amended form

Once you have the text, I'm happy to provide a balanced, substantive analysis.

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

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