HI SB193 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 15 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-27 - Re-Referred to JDC.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-27 - Re-Referred to JDC.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.
Title
Relating To Crime.
Sponsors
| Sen. Kurt Fevella [R] | Sen. Henry Aquino [D] | Sen. Samantha DeCorte [R] | Sen. Donna Kim [D] |
| Sen. Brenton Awa [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | Re-Referred to JDC. |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Referred to HHS, JDC. |
| 2025-01-15 | Senate | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Pending Introduction. |
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=193&year=2025 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB193_.HTM |
