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HI HB5

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits demonstrations at state or county veterans cemeteries without approval from the county council where the cemetery is located.

  • Bans council approval for demonstrations within 60 minutes before and 60 minutes after funerals, memorial services, or ceremonies if the demonstration is within 150 feet of cemetery roads, pathways, or entrances and creates noise or disruption.

  • Prohibits demonstrations within 300 feet of the cemetery that would impede access to or egress from the cemetery during the restricted time period.

  • Defines "demonstration" to include picketing, speeches, sound amplification equipment, placards, banners, flags, and distribution of handbills or written materials not part of the funeral or ceremony.

  • Establishes violation of this section as a petty misdemeanor offense.

Legislative Description

Veterans' Funerals; Protests

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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