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SB 384

RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 10 co-sponsors

SB 384 modifies Hawaii victim restitution requirements, advancing through committee review to address how crime survivors recover financial losses from offenders.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 384

Legislative bill overview

SB 384 modifies Hawaii's victim restitution laws, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the provided action summary. The bill passed the Tourism and Commerce Committee with amendments and advanced to the Judiciary Committee before being carried over to the 2026 session for further consideration.

Why is this important

Victim restitution laws directly affect how crime survivors recover financial losses from offenders and can influence public safety outcomes. Changes to restitution frameworks impact both victim services and the criminal justice system's effectiveness in addressing harm caused by crimes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of restitution coverage: Disagreement over which crime victims qualify and what categories of losses (medical, property, lost wages, psychological) should be compensable
  • Offender payment capacity vs. victim needs: Tension between requiring full restitution and the realistic ability of incarcerated or low-income offenders to pay
  • Collection mechanisms and enforcement: Questions about how the state will enforce restitution orders and what happens when offenders cannot or will not pay

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

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