RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.

Removes the requirement that requests to withhold from public inspection the petition record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order be made orally.

Voted 3/10/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

3 yea·0 nay·2 other

Mike Gabbard
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Brenton Awa
State Senator · Republican · HI
Yea
Karl Rhoads
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Joy San Buenaventura
State Senator · Democratic · HI
ABSENT
Stanley Chang
State Senator · Democratic · HI
ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

3/10/2026Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16
3/10/2026Pass First Reading
3/6/2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 66).
3/6/2026Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
3/5/2026One Day Notice 3/06/2026.
3/5/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
3/5/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2804) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
2/13/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Chang, San Buenaventura.
2/9/2026The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026Referred to JDC.