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HI HB1842
Bill
Status
Passed
7/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum fine for violations of state fire protection laws from $500 to $2,500
- Establishes that each day a violation of fire protection laws exists or continues constitutes a distinct and separate offense, with penalties assessed from the earliest known date of violation
- Elevates arson in the fourth degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony when committed during the time period and within the geographic area where a red flag warning is in effect
- Defines "red flag warning" as a National Weather Service weather warning indicating warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds creating increased fire danger risk
- Sets negligence as the state of mind requirement for the attendant circumstance that a red flag warning was in effect when arson in the fourth degree is committed
Legislative Description
Relating To Fire Prevention.
Criminal Penalties
Last Action
Act 201, 07/05/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
7/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/14/2024
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/7/2024
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/24/2024
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