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HI HB389
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 711-1121 to update the exception for law enforcement and government personnel operating uncrewed aircraft, correcting the subsection reference from (g) to (f)
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Expands the offense of misuse of uncrewed aircraft in the third degree to clarify that using a drone to further commission of a felony applies only to felonies not already covered elsewhere in sections 711-1121, 711-1122, or 711-1123
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Maintains existing third-degree misuse offenses including tampering with drone identification numbers, obstructing police or fire personnel, causing bodily injury, causing property damage over $750, operating while intoxicated, and operating with a revoked license
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Part of the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's legislative package addressing uncrewed aircraft criminal offenses
Legislative Description
Relating To Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses.
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package
Last Action
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Lee, C..
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