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HI HB1192
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kanani Souza
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Charli alert" program in Hawaii to rapidly disseminate information about missing persons between ages 18 and 64 who are believed to be in danger or under suspicious circumstances
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Named in remembrance of Charli Scott, a 27-year-old woman who went missing and was murdered by her former partner on Maui
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Requires law enforcement to determine that the missing person may be with a dangerous person, is a potential domestic violence victim, or faces other peril before activating the alert
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Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to use be-on-the-lookout alerts, electronic flyers, changeable message signs, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts System to disseminate information
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Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to implement the program, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating To Missing Persons.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025