Penal Code

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Crimes Against Seniors. [SB-837]
Lowers the age at which enhanced penalties apply for crimes against seniors from sixty-two years of age to sixty years of age. Makes commission of certain criminal offenses against a senior's person or property applicable if the perpetrator knows or reasonably should know the senior victim's age. Effective 1/1/2022.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Speedy Trials. [SB-886]
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. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Used Motor Vehicle Parts. [SB-576]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires a seller of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To The Penal Code. [HB-744]
Makes a technical amendment to the elements of the criminal offense of compounding.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Animal Sexual Abuse. [HB-1242]
Establishes the criminal offense of sexual assault of an animal. Provides for impoundment and forfeiture of a sexually assaulted animal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Theft. [SB-54]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Emergency Workers. [SB-184]
Amends the definition of "emergency worker" in the Penal Code to include communications dispatchers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To The Penal Code. [HB-650]
Short form bill relating to the penal code.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Childlike Sex Dolls. [HB-747]
Establishes the felony offense of importation, sale, or possession of a childlike sex doll.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sharon Har Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-1282]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires certain sellers of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter in certain circumstances. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Theft. [SB-374]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter". Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Animal Sexual Abuse. [HB-1242]
Establishes the criminal offense of sexual assault of an animal. Provides for impoundment and forfeiture of a sexually assaulted animal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Referred To Agr, Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 02/01/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Computer Crime. [HB-1107]
Adds aggravated harassment by stalking to the list of offenses upon which the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime may be based. Provides the court with the discretion to require the forfeiture of property used in computer crimes if the perpetrator was a minor, regardless of whether the minor owned the property. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Yamane Act 184, On 07/06/2021 (gov. Msg. No. 1312). on 07/07/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Catalytic Converters. [SB-1282]
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires certain sellers of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter in certain circumstances. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim Reported From Cpn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 409) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/19/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Littering. [HB-1099]
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 02/01/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Theft. [HB-1091]
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Roy Takumi Referred To Cpc, Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 02/01/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Sexual Assault Of An Animal. [HB-1085]
Establishes the crime of bestiality. Provides that the bestiality is a class C felony or a class B felony if the offense subjects a minor to sexual contact with an animal or is committed in the presence of a minor.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Referred To Agr, Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 02/01/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Credit For Time Of Detention Prior To Sentence. [HB-895]
Clarifies that defendants may not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Vetoed On 07/06/2021 - Returned From The Governor Without Approval (gov. Msg. No. 1289). on 07/06/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Credit For Time Of Detention Prior To Sentence. [SB-1049]
Clarifies that defendants may not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi Referred To Jdc. on 01/29/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Penal Code. [HB-744]
Makes a technical amendment to the elements of the criminal offense of compounding.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Nakashima Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/27/2021

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