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HI SB2189

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/23/2018
Labor & Public Employment3/8/2018
Judiciary2/16/2018
Labor1/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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