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HI SB21
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases penalties for violating child care laws under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 346, with first violations up to $1,000 and subsequent violations up to $3,000.
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Establishes higher penalties specifically for violations of Part VIII of Chapter 346, with first violations up to $5,000 and subsequent violations up to $10,000.
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Authorizes the Department of Human Services to refer intentional, knowing, or reckless violations of Part VIII or related health and safety rules to the Attorney General or county police for prosecution under chapters 707 and 709.
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Clarifies penalty language to specify violations of rules "adopted pursuant to this chapter" rather than "made pursuant thereto."
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Takes effect on January 7, 2090.
Legislative Description
Relating To Child Care.
Penalties
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aquino, DeCoite, Har, Ichiyama, C. Lee, Thielen excused (6).
3/24/2017