Justice for Minors | Support SB277

SB277 & HB384 would strengthen safeguards for minors against sexual exploitation, and it would do so without inflating government bloat or infringing on consensual adult behaviors. We're throwing our support behind it, you should too. It defends the most vulnerable from aggression.

SB277 pauses the clock on the statute of limitations for certain felony sexual assaults and prostitution-related crimes during the time a victim is under 18. This gives survivors the space they often need to come forward as adults. The bill also lengthens probation periods for these convictions. It upgrades "promoting minor-produced sexual images" to a felony when the promoter is at least three years older than the child (keeping peer situations the same), and adds these felony offenses to the sex offender registry under Tier 1, which means registrants can petition for removal after a decade without another conviction.

Victims of childhood exploitation frequently face delayed justice due to fear or trauma, and this bill empowers them without touching the freedoms of those who haven't harmed others. By deterring repeat offenders through longer probation and accountable registration, the measure reduces the call for more invasive surveillance down the line. The government stays focused on its proper role: shielding citizens from fraud and force.

By cracking down on minor-involved prostitution and similar abuses, it helps eliminate coercive distortions. Penalties are limited to proven aggressors who violate children's rights, avoiding the trap of punishing victimless acts. This proposed legislation punishes clear violations of minors' rights while creating a stable framework for justice that balances deterrence with rehabilitation. This bill protects our keiki without eroding the liberties we hold dear.

Help Us Support This Measure:

Take action by following the steps:

• Click on the hyperlink to familiarize yourself with the bill text: Senate Bill 277/HB384

• Testify on the Measures.

• Maps of districts and representative contact information can be found here.  

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