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HI HB66

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 291E establishing conditions for release from custody for persons arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant (violations of sections 291E-61 or 291E-61.5).

  • Prohibits release from custody unless the person is no longer under the influence of alcohol that impairs mental faculties or drugs that impair ability to operate a vehicle.

  • Allows release if blood alcohol content is 0.05 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or less, or breath alcohol is 0.05 grams per 210 liters of breath or less, for persons under the influence of alcohol only.

  • Permits release after 8 hours have elapsed from the time of arrest, whichever condition is met first.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Alcohol; Drugs; Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Conditions Prior to Release from Custody

Last Action

The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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