Relating To The Elderly. [HB-2220]
Establishes the offense of financial exploitation of an elder and provides enhanced penalties. Amends mandatory reporting requirements for suspected financial abuse of an elder. Requires DHS to share records with the appropriate county police departments or offices of the prosecuting attorney. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD2)
HB-2220: Relating To The Elderly.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
The Hearing On This Measure Has Been Cancelled Until Further Notice. on 03/16/2020
Relating To Child Abuse Reporting. [SB-2502]
Adds members of the clergy, commercial computer technicians, commercial film and photographic print or image processors, and persons employed by organizations that have direct contact with or supervision of children to the categories of persons who are required to report child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Services or to police. Provides a "safe harbor" through December 31, 2020, for reporting by clergy of known or suspected child abuse that was previously unreported and that did not arise during a penitential communication. (SD1)
SB-2502: Relating To Child Abuse Reporting.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Re-referred To Hsh, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 41 on 03/12/2020
Relating To Child Abuse Reporting. [HB-1942]
Adds members of the clergy, commercial computer technicians, and commercial film, and photographic print or image processors to the categories of persons who are required to report child abuse and neglect to DHS or police. Provides a "safe harbor" through February 28, 2021, for reporting by clergy of known or suspected child abuse that was previously unreported. (SD2)
HB-1942: Relating To Child Abuse Reporting.
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama
Transmitted To Governor. on 07/10/2020
Relating To Minors. [HB-1692]
Requires members of the clergy to report child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Services or to the police. Specifies that the general rule of privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence for confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to child abuse or neglect.
HB-1692: Relating To Minors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cynthia Thielen
The Committee(s) On Jud Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/03/2020
Relating To Minors. [SB-2001]
Requires members of the clergy to report child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Services or to the police. Specifies that the general rule of privilege under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence for confidential communications made to a member of the clergy does not apply to communications relating to child abuse or neglect. (SD1)
SB-2001: Relating To Minors.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Reported From Hms (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2533) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/12/2020