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HI HB1542

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Thielen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 708-803(4) to modify sentencing options for habitual property crime convictions
  • Changes probation option to require a mandatory one-year term of imprisonment without possibility of furlough or work-release
  • Maintains alternative sentencing option of an indeterminate five-year term of imprisonment
  • Aims to reduce recidivism among property crime offenders by increasing sanctions for habitual offenders
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Habitual Property Crime; Terms of Probation; Mandatory Term of Imprisonment

Last Action

Referred to PBS, JUD, referral sheet 1

1/15/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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