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HI HB1726

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 707-701(1) to add a new circumstance constituting first degree murder
  • Establishes that intentionally or knowingly causing the death of a person whom the defendant restrained with intent to hold for ransom or reward constitutes first degree murder
  • Establishes that intentionally or knowingly causing the death of a person whom the defendant restrained with intent to use as a shield or hostage constitutes first degree murder
  • Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the effective date

Legislative Description

Penal Code; Murder; First Degree; Victim as Shield, Hostage, or Held for Ransom or Reward

Last Action

Act 214, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).

7/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/24/2016
Judiciary1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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