HI HB1199

Requires all law enforcement agencies in Hawaii to adopt and implement a written domestic violence policy by January 1, 2016, developed in consultation with domestic violence advocates.

Mandates prehire screening procedures to identify applicants with histories of domestic violence or protective orders, and establishes procedures for mandatory reporting and investigation of allegations involving current officers.

Requires law enforcement officers to receive training on the agency's domestic violence policy by January 1, 2016 (for current officers) or within six months of hire (for new officers hired after July 1, 2015).

Prohibits law enforcement officers subject to domestic violence restraining orders or convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors or felonies from possessing firearms unless the conviction is expunged or set aside.

Directs agencies to report their policies to the legislature by January 1, 2016, and biennially thereafter, with initial comprehensive reports due before the 2016 legislative session.