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HI SB591

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Moriwaki

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new offense of "operating an illegal gambling business" in Chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes
  • Defines an illegal gambling business as one that advances gambling activity in violation of law, involves five or more persons, and either operates continuously for over 30 days or generates more than $2,000 gross revenue in a single day
  • Classifies operation of an illegal gambling business as a Class C felony
  • Authorizes forfeiture to the State of property used in illegal gambling, including real property, gambling devices, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and gambling records
  • Takes effect on March 22, 2075

Legislative Description

Relating To Gambling.

Prohibited

Last Action

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2023
Judiciary1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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