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HI HB704
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mele Carroll
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AI Summary
- Creates a new misdemeanor offense of "bullying in the home" in Chapter 709 of Hawaii Revised Statutes
- Defines the offense as intentionally subjecting a family or household member to abusive conduct with intent to create, or reckless disregard for creating, an intimidating, threatening, or abusive home environment
- Defines "abusive conduct" to include repeated verbal abuse such as derogatory remarks and insults, and verbal or physical conduct that is threatening, intimidating, or humiliating
- Applies to spouses, former spouses, parents, children, and persons jointly residing or formerly residing in the same dwelling unit
- Requires persons convicted of this offense to undergo a court-ordered counseling program; effective July 1, 2050
Legislative Description
Offenses Against the Family; Bullying
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/15/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/15/2011
Human Services1/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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