2025 Regular SessionHawaii Legislature

HB176: Relating To Domestic Abuse Protective Orders.

Legislative Summary

Increases the penalties imposed on individuals convicted for violation of a temporary restraining order and order for protection. Clarifies that the court shall not sentence a defendant to pay a fine for violating a temporary restraining order or order for protection if, after conducting a financial review, the court determines the defendant is or will be unable to pay the fine. Specifies that the court may suspend certain jail sentence for violation of a temporary restraining order or order for protection upon condition that the defendant remain alcohol- and drug-free, conviction-free, and complete court-ordered assessments or intervention.

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Bill History

1/14/2025
Prefiled.
House of Representatives
1/16/2025
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/14/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/14/202526.9 KB