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Measure Title: RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Report Title: Judiciary; Arrests; Warrantless; Citations; Reports
Description: Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests. Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest. Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members. Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: JHA
Introducer(s): RHOADS
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DateChamberStatus Text
4/28/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 870).
4/27/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Poepoe, Garcia.
4/16/2026HReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026SSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/16/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 695).
4/14/2026HPassed Third Reading with Representative(s) Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Chun, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Kila, Kitagawa, Kong, Lee, M., Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Olds, Pierick, Ratcliffe, Shimizu, Takenouchi, Tam, Templo voting no (20) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
4/9/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with Representative(s) Kila, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Kong, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
4/9/2026HReported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1982-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
3/19/2026HThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: none; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.
3/17/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-19-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 288) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3080) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/24/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/18/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/18/2026SReported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2364) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
2/10/2026SThe committee on PSM has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
2/10/2026SPublic notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
2/8/2026SThe committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
2/4/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-09-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:02PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to PSM, JDC.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2730_HD1 Link to SB2730_HD1 .PDF file
SB2730_SD2 Link to SB2730_SD2 .PDF file
SB2730_SD1 Link to SB2730_SD1 .PDF file
SB2730 Link to SB2730 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2730_SD1_SSCR2364_ Link to committee report SB2730_SD1_SSCR2364_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2730_SD2_SSCR3080_ Link to committee report SB2730_SD2_SSCR3080_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2730_HD1_HSCR1982-26_ Link to committee report SB2730_HD1_HSCR1982-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2730_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-04-26_
SB2730_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-03-26_
SB2730_SD2_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-19-26_

Hearing Notices

PSM
2/04/26 3:02P
CR 016 & Videoconference
PSM
2/11/26 3:00P
CR 016 & Videoconference
JDC
3/03/26 10:15A
CR 016 & Videoconference
JHA
3/19/26 2:00P
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE