H.B. 1467 Summary

• Creates a new crime of "continuous abuse of a minor under the age of sixteen years" in Chapter 709, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Applies to persons who are parents, legal guardians, reside with, or have recurring access to minors under age 16 and commit three or more acts resulting in bodily injury to the minor over a period of time.

• Jury need only unanimously agree that three or more acts occurred but do not need to agree on which specific acts constitute the requisite number.

• Classifies the offense as a class C felony.

• Takes effect upon approval and ratification of a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to define continuing course of conduct and jury unanimity requirements in crimes against minors.