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SB 277

RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST MINORS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

I appreciate your request, but I need to point out a limitation: the actual text of SB 277 has not been provided , only its title and procedural history. To give you the balance...

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.
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Bill Summary · SB 277

I appreciate your request, but I need to point out a limitation: the actual text of SB 277 has not been provided, only its title and procedural history.

To give you the balanced, substantive analysis you deserve, I would need to review:
- The bill's specific statutory language
- What crimes or penalties it modifies
- Whether it increases/decreases sentences, expands definitions, adds new offenses, etc.
- Any fiscal impact statements

What I can tell you from the procedural record:
- The bill passed HHS committee 5-0 with amendments (January 2026)
- It's been referred to both HHS and JDC (Judiciary & Civil Law), suggesting it involves both health/social services and criminal justice implications
- It carries over significant enough concerns to warrant committee amendments

To provide proper analysis, please share:
1. The bill's full text or a detailed summary of its specific provisions
2. What changes it makes to Hawaii's existing sexual offense laws

Once you provide the actual legislative language, I can give you a thorough breakdown of its purpose, real-world implications, and genuine points of contention—which are important for any legislation involving crimes against minors.

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

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