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HI HB5

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits demonstrations at state or county veterans cemeteries unless approved by the county council.

  • Bans demonstrations within 150 feet of cemetery roads or pathways during the period 60 minutes before to 60 minutes after a funeral, memorial service, or ceremony if the demonstration disturbs the peace or good order of the service.

  • Prohibits demonstrations within 300 feet of the cemetery entrance if they impede access to or egress from the cemetery during the 60-minute periods before and after scheduled services.

  • Defines "demonstration" to include picketing, speeches, sound amplification, display of placards or banners (unless part of the service), and distribution of handbills or printed materials.

  • Violators are guilty of a petty misdemeanor.

Legislative Description

Veterans' Funerals; Protests

Last Action

(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 1

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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