Bills

HB 2181: JUDICIARY; COURT APPEARANCES; AUTOMATED REMINDER SYSTEM; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-11

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-12: Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Judiciary to develop, implement, and administer an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message or electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases.  Requires persons making an arrest or issuing a citation to obtain, to the extent practicable, the offender's mobile telephone number and electronic mail address.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Finance10MIN
Mar 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs18MIN
Feb 4, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs6MIN
Feb 4, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

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