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HI HB2755

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Tam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for disturbing human remains from burial sites from a misdemeanor to a felony under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 6E-72.

  • Applies to acts of taking, appropriating, excavating, injuring, destroying, or altering a burial site.

  • Establishes a mandatory fine not to exceed $25,000 in addition to any other penalties authorized for felony convictions under Chapter 706.

  • Does not affect rights, duties, or penalties that existed before the act's effective date.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Burial Sites.

Penalties

Last Action

Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3

1/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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