SB 117
  • Introduced
    Jan 09, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 04, 2025
  • Passed House
  • Signed into Law
SB 117
Hawaii Senate Bill
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RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
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legislature • Dec 08, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Jan 28, 2025, Senate
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 3

NO: 2
  • San Buenaventura
  • Awa

OTHER: 0
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Feb 27, 2025, Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
YES: 26
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 26

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Mar 04, 2025, Senate
    Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Keohokalole, Kim, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura . Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
    YES: 24
    NO: 2
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 24

    NO: 2

    OTHER: 0
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    • Dec 08, 2025 | legislature
      • Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
    • Mar 11, 2025 | House
      • The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
    • Mar 07, 2025 | House
      • Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-11-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
    • Mar 06, 2025 | House
      • Pass First Reading
      • Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19
    • Mar 04, 2025 | House
      • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 89) in amended form (SD 1).
    • Mar 04, 2025 | Senate
      • Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Keohokalole, Kim, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura . Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
    • Feb 27, 2025 | Senate
      • Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 711) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
      • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
      • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
    • Jan 28, 2025 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
    • Jan 22, 2025 | Senate
      • The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
    • Jan 16, 2025 | Senate
      • Referred to JDC.
    • Jan 15, 2025 | Senate
      • Introduced and passed First Reading.
    • Jan 09, 2025 | Senate
      • Pending Introduction.
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