HI SB938

Establishes three new criminal offenses in Chapter 709 of Hawaii Revised Statutes related to child safety reporting requirements.

Creates "failure to report a missing child" felony (Class C) when a caregiver fails to verify a child under age 16's safety for over 48 hours or fails to report the child missing to law enforcement within that timeframe.

Creates "failure to report the death of a child" felony (Class C) when a caregiver fails to report a child's death to law enforcement within two hours of discovery.

Creates "giving false information to law enforcement regarding a missing child" felony (Class C) when a caregiver knowingly provides false information to law enforcement with intent to mislead or impede a missing person or felony criminal investigation.

Defines "caregiver" as a parent, legal guardian, or other person legally charged with a child's care or custody; does not preclude prosecution for other applicable crimes such as homicide, child abuse, or endangering a minor.