Hawaii HR125: Urging the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Law Enforcement to Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity to Combat Human Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children by Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives and Generating a Plan to Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D. STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STRENGTHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN BY STRENGTHENING STATEWIDE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES AND GENERATING A PLAN TO EXPAND SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL. I WHEREAS, human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children are among the most severe and inhumane criminal offenses affecting vulnerable individuals across the United States and within Hawaii; and WHEREAS, victims of trafficking are often among the most vulnerable members of society, including runaway youth, homeless youth, foster youth, and individuals experiencing poverty or instability; and WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies in the State receive as many as two thousand runaway youth reports each year, and national studies indicate that one in seven runaway youth are likely victims of human trafficking; and WHEREAS, traffickers frequently exploit vulnerable youth by using coercion, manipulation, and violence, often operating through hotels, online platforms, and organized criminal networks; and WHEREAS, the State receives millions of visitors each year and maintains a major tourism economy, which traffickers may exploit to facilitate the commercial sexual exploitation of vulnerable individuals; and WHEREAS, investigations involving human trafficking are complex and require specialized training, dedicated personnel, and coordinated efforts among law enforcement agencies, …

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Sponsors

• David Alcos (R, 41) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2. April 2, 2026: Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1716-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to JHA.
3. April 1, 2026: The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Hartsfield.
4. March 30, 2026: Resolution scheduled to be heard by HSH on Wednesday, 04-01-26 10:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
5. March 18, 2026: Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 19
6. March 16, 2026: Offered

Votes

• Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 2, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HSH: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 1, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR125?

HR125 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urging the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Law Enforcement to Strengthen Law Enforcement Capacity to Combat Human Trafficking and the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children by Strengthening Statewide Enforcement Initiatives and Generating a Plan to Expand Specialized Investigative Personnel.

What is the status of HR125?

In committee as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HR125?

David Alcos (R, 41).

Where is the official record for HR125?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125&year=2026