H.R. 78 Summary

• Urges all law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys in Hawaii to vigorously enforce and prosecute offenses committed against essential workers while on the job.

• Recognizes that essential workers in healthcare, grocery, food service, hospitality, airline, and ground transportation sectors face high levels of face-to-face public interaction.

• Acknowledges that essential workers are required to relay and enforce government-enacted emergency rules and orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• States that harassment and physical confrontation of essential workers by persons refusing to follow emergency rules and orders is unacceptable.

• Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chief of Police and Prosecuting Attorney of each county in Hawaii.