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HI HB1308

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds state law enforcement vehicles, state civil defense vehicles, and county emergency management vehicles to the definition of "emergency vehicle" under Hawaii's move-over law (HRS 291C-27).

  • Expands the move-over law to apply to additional types of emergency responder vehicles beyond the previously listed police, fire, ocean safety, emergency medical services, freeway service patrol, and tow truck vehicles.

  • Adds manslaughter (HRS 707-702) as a possible criminal charge when a driver fails to move over and causes a death, in addition to existing negligent homicide and negligent injury charges.

  • Maintains that violations of the move-over law without resulting death or injury constitute a violation and are not subject to financial responsibility requirements.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Emergency Vehicle; Move Over; Civil Defense; Emergency Management

Last Action

Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.

12/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/8/2013
Public Safety3/7/2013
Judiciary2/13/2013
Public Safety1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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