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HI SB2189
Bill
Status
3/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 801D-5 to establish that failure by state and county officers or employees to comply with Chapter 801D (victim rights) provisions shall provide a basis for disciplinary action, with exceptions specified in Section 801D-4(e).
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Removes immunity from civil liability for state and county officers and employees who fail to carry out victim rights requirements, instead making them subject to disciplinary action.
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Requires the competent authority to immediately submit a report to the Legislature whenever disciplinary action is taken under this provision, including an explanation of the basis for the action.
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Takes effect on January 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Victim Rights.
Reporting
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) C. Lee, Lowen, McDermott, Souki, Tokioka excused (5).
3/23/2018