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HI HB1626
Bill
Status
1/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Removes authority of the Department of Transportation to confer police powers upon persons performing services at airports under contract with the department.
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Prohibits private detectives and private guards from using the terms "law enforcement officer," "police," or "police officer" to self-identify.
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Expands restrictions on private security licensees from wearing government-associated badges or uniforms to also prohibit use of government-associated equipment, vehicles, or other accoutrements.
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Establishes a penalty of up to $1,000 fine or ninety days imprisonment, or both, for violation of the restrictions against implying government association or using law enforcement titles.
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Defines "law enforcement officer" for purposes of the statute as set forth in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 710-1000.
Legislative Description
Private Detectives; Private Guards; Law Enforcement Officers; Association with Government Agency Prohibited; Identification; Penalty
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).
2/12/2016