HI HB461

Creates a new offense of "resisting arrest in the first degree" as a class C felony, applicable when a person intentionally uses or attempts to use force to remove a firearm from a law enforcement officer during an arrest.

Reclassifies the existing resisting arrest offense as "resisting arrest in the second degree" and maintains it as a misdemeanor for preventing arrest through physical force or means that create substantial risk of bodily injury.

Defines "firearm" in the new first-degree offense using the same definition as Hawaii Revised Statutes section 134-1.

Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that were established before the effective date of the law.

Effective date: January 7, 2059.