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HB 1441

RELATING TO THEFT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 12 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 1441 addresses theft-related criminal provisions and was referred to judiciary and finance committees before carryover to 2026 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1441

Legislative bill overview

HB 1441 is a Hawaii bill relating to theft that was introduced in January 2025 and has progressed through initial legislative stages. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA) and Finance Committee (FIN) for review before being carried over to the 2026 session, indicating it did not advance to a vote in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Theft legislation directly affects criminal penalties, law enforcement practices, and public safety policy in Hawaii. The bill's ultimate provisions—whether expanding or limiting theft definitions, adjusting sentencing, or modifying enforcement mechanisms—will have material consequences for the criminal justice system and residents' property protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text: Without access to the actual legislative language, the specific provisions driving contention cannot be identified, though theft bills typically involve debates over penalty severity
  • Referral to both JHA and FIN committees: The dual referral suggests the bill may have both criminal justice implications and fiscal impacts, potentially creating complex negotiations between different policy priorities
  • Carried over status: The bill's failure to advance in 2025 may indicate significant opposition or need for revision, though reasons are not specified in available records

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

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