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Measure Title: RELATING TO ARSON.
Report Title: Arson; Penalties; Restitution; Felonies; Imprisonment; Community Service
Description: Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: JHA
Introducer(s): KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA
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DateChamberStatus Text
12/8/2025DCarried over to 2026 Regular Session.
3/6/2025HReferred to JHA, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 213) in amended form (SD 1).
3/4/2025SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/28/2025SOne Day Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 972) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2/21/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
2/18/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-25 10:20AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/7/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/7/2025SReported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 78) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
1/29/2025SThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
1/24/2025SThe committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/23/2025SReferred to PSM, JDC.
1/21/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB871_SD1 Link to SB871_SD1 .PDF file
SB871 Link to SB871 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB871_SD1_SSCR78_ Link to committee report SB871_SD1_SSCR78_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB871_SD1_SSCR972_ Link to committee report SB871_SD1_SSCR972_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB871_TESTIMONY_PSM_01-29-25_
SB871_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-21-25_

Hearing Notices

PSM
1/29/25 3:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
JDC
2/21/25 10:20A
CR 016 & Videoconference