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HI SB622

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes mandatory minimum jail sentence of at least 30 days and fine of at least $5,000 for violating an order of protection, injunction, or restraining order that occurs during a stay-at-home order issued by the State or county.

  • Defines "stay-at-home order" as an order or proclamation issued during a declared state of emergency that restricts persons from leaving residences except for essential activities.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 586-11 to add new sentencing provision (subsection 4) for violations occurring during stay-at-home orders, in addition to existing penalty tiers for first, second, and subsequent convictions.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 604-10.5 to add similar mandatory minimum sentencing (at least 30 days jail and $5,000 fine) for violations of injunctions or restraining orders occurring during stay-at-home orders.

  • Applies to violations committed during declared states of emergency when stay-at-home restrictions are in effect, with the stated purpose of providing enhanced protection for individuals subject to restraining orders during public health crises.

Legislative Description

Relating To Restraining Order Violations.

Violations

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.

2/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2021
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/27/2021

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