HI HB1570

Amends Section 709-906 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to change the period of separation that police officers can order in suspected domestic abuse cases from 48 hours to two business days from issuance of the order, expiring at 6:00 p.m. on the second business day following the day the order was issued.

Defines "business day" as any calendar day except Saturday, Sunday, or any state holiday, replacing previous provisions that provided extended periods for incidents occurring on weekends or holidays.

Maintains existing requirements that persons ordered to leave the premises receive written warning citations and may face arrest if they refuse to comply or return before the separation period expires.

Police officers retain authority to seize firearms and ammunition reasonably believed to have been used or threatened in the commission of a domestic abuse offense.