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HB2251Introduced in the House

Relating To Offenses Against Public Health And Morals.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Introduced by Nadine Nakamura, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of "profits from prostitution," establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments.

Where it stands

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5

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