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HB 1759

RELATING TO THEFT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1759 modifies Hawaii's theft laws; the ECD committee approved it with amendments, but specific changes remain undisclosed in available legislative records.

The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · HB 1759

Legislative bill overview

HB 1759 relates to theft laws in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and recently received committee approval with amendments from the Economic and Community Development (ECD) committee on January 30, 2026.

Why is this important

Theft statutes form the foundation of property crime law and directly affect criminal penalties, enforcement practices, and what behaviors are prosecutable. Changes to theft definitions or penalties can impact both public safety policy and individuals' criminal liability exposure across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional scope: Unclear whether the bill narrows or expands what constitutes theft, which affects both prosecution and defendant protections
  • Penalty adjustments: Any changes to sentencing guidelines or classification levels could be viewed as either insufficient or overly punitive depending on stakeholder perspective
  • Implementation details: The committee's decision to pass "with amendments" suggests compromises were made, but without seeing the amendments, the bill's final intent remains unclear

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

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