Hawaii HB1626 prohibits fines and costs against minors and their parents for juvenile offenses.

Hawaii HB1626 prohibits the assessment of fees, fines, or costs against minors or their parents for offenses committed while the minor was under 18. It also encourages community service and programs connecting youth to their culture. The bill repeals penalties for parents allowing children in streets and for taking minors to dance halls. It aims to prevent harmful financial penalties disproportionately impacting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth.

Hawaii HB1626 prohibits fines and costs against minors and their parents for juvenile offenses.

Hawaii HB1626 prohibits the assessment of fees, fines, or costs against minors or their parents for offenses committed while the minor was under 18. It also encourages community service and programs connecting youth to their culture. The bill repeals penalties for parents allowing children in streets and for taking minors to dance halls. It aims to prevent harmful financial penalties disproportionately impacting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth.