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HI HB807

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates civil liability for persons who report to law enforcement without reasonable suspicion of a crime or imminent danger, when the report is based wholly or substantially on the target's protected class status (race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or disability).

  • Allows injured persons to bring civil action for injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate relief in any court of competent jurisdiction in Hawaii.

  • Permits courts to issue injunctions against continued violations without requiring proof of actual damages to the plaintiff.

  • Defines "lack of reason to suspect" as a situation where a reasonable person would not suspect a violation of the Hawaii Penal Code, other criminal conduct, or imminent danger has occurred or is occurring.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Discrimination.

Civil Remedy

Last Action

Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Labor & Government Operations1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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