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HI SB1134
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 346-229 to broaden the Department of Human Services' authority to enter vulnerable adults' premises without a warrant during investigations.
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Expands warrantless entry authorization to include investigations of caregiver neglect and self-neglect, in addition to the existing physical abuse provision.
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Allows DHS employees to request police assistance to gain entrance when conducting warrantless investigations under this expanded authority.
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Effective date: July 1, 2060.
Legislative Description
Relating To Adult Protective Services.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2).
3/23/2022