Relating To Promoting Pornography For Minors. [SB-3037]
Amends the offense of promoting pornography for minors by allowing the prosecution of persons who provide pornographic materials to undercover law enforcement officers who represent themselves as minors for purposes of undercover operations. (CD1)
SB-3037: Relating To Promoting Pornography For Minors.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 244, 07/09/2024 (gov. Msg. No. 1349). on 07/09/2024
Relating To Trespassing. [HB-2244]
Authorizes the court to elevate the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony if the court deems the trespassing to be egregious or repeated.
HB-2244: Relating To Trespassing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Holt
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024
Relating To Sidewalks. [HB-2171]
Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of sitting or lying on a public sidewalk. Contains exceptions, including for expressive activities that are protected by the First Amendment, and for medical emergencies.
HB-2171: Relating To Sidewalks.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Nishimoto
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/24/2024
Relating To Property Forfeiture. [SB-2704]
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.
SB-2704: Relating To Property Forfeiture.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Jdc, Wam. on 01/24/2024
Relating To Civil Asset Forfeiture. [SB-2705]
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture unless the covered offense is a felony for which the property owner has been convicted. Excludes the forfeiture proceedings for an animal pending criminal charges. Requires the Attorney General to deposit the net proceeds of the forfeited property to the credit of the state general fund.
SB-2705: Relating To Civil Asset Forfeiture.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee
Referred To Jdc, Wam. on 01/24/2024
Relating To Dangerous Dogs. [HB-2058]
Establishes the offense of negligent failure to control a dangerous dog. Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes provisions regarding the designation of dangerous dogs, requirements for owners of dangerous dogs, and impoundment of dangerous dogs. (CD1)
HB-2058: Relating To Dangerous Dogs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Nishimoto
Act 224, 07/08/2024 (gov. Msg. No. 1325). on 07/08/2024
Relating To Capital Punishment. [HB-1737]
Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon conviction for sex trafficking of a minor. Requires separate sentencing proceedings after conviction before a jury.
HB-1737: Relating To Capital Punishment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Diamond Garcia
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/24/2024
Relating To Computer Crime. [SB-2193]
Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to include violation of privacy in the first and second degrees. Repeals on 7/1/2027. (CD1)
SB-2193: Relating To Computer Crime.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 239, 07/09/2024 (gov. Msg. No. 1344). on 07/09/2024
Relating To Gambling Offenses. [SB-2197]
Amends the definition of "advance gambling activity" to repeal language that included making no effort to prevent the occurrence or continuation of gambling activity. Repeals on 7/1/2029. (CD1)
SB-2197: Relating To Gambling Offenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 249, 07/09/2024 (gov. Msg. No. 1354). on 07/09/2024
Relating To Government. [SB-1422]
Establishes the class C felony offense of using or making false statements or entries in matters within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the State, or any county. Disqualifies a person from holding elective public office for a period of ten years upon conviction of making a false statement or entry.
SB-1422: Relating To Government.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Emergency Workers. [SB-1059]
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers. Takes effect 1/1/2024. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Government Fraud. [SB-1283]
Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud.
SB-1283: Relating To Government Fraud.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Female Genital Mutilation. [SB-131]
Establishes the class B felony offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties to keep annual statistics on cases involving prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Requires the Administrator of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to annually compile and report these county statistics to the Legislature. Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for ongoing or suspected cases of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation. Appropriates funds.
SB-131: Relating To Female Genital Mutilation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Sidewalks. [HB-813]
Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of sitting or lying on a public sidewalk. Contains exceptions, including for expressive activities that are protected by the First Amendment, and for medical emergencies.
HB-813: Relating To Sidewalks.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Nishimoto
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Government Fraud. [HB-985]
Adds a new section to chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the class C felony offense of government fraud.
HB-985: Relating To Government Fraud.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
Relating To Speedy Trials. [SB-242]
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.
SB-242: Relating To Speedy Trials.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023