HI HB2056

Creates a new criminal offense of "assault against a child in a child care facility" as a Class C felony under Hawaii Revised Statutes Part III of Chapter 707.

Applies to persons who operate, maintain, or conduct a child care facility as defined in section 346-151, when at least [number not specified in bill text] incidents of injury to any child or children occur while in their care.

Defines "injury" as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition that did not exist when the child was placed in the person's care.

Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before the effective date.