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HI SB2845
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Kidani
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AI Summary
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Prohibits intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly interfering with access to health care facilities or disrupting their normal functioning through physical obstruction, excessive noise, trespassing, harassing phone calls, or threats
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First offense carries a minimum $250 fine and 24 hours imprisonment; second offense requires minimum $750 fine and 7 days imprisonment; third or subsequent offenses carry minimum $1,000 fine and up to 30 days imprisonment
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Allows aggrieved parties including patients, health care providers, facility employees, and property owners to bring civil suits to recover actual damages and obtain injunctions without proving actual damages
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Courts may award up to $500 per day of continued violation for individuals or up to $5,000 per day for health care facilities, plus court costs and attorney's fees
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Grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General, county prosecuting attorneys, and county police departments, with the Attorney General authorized to seek injunctive relief
Legislative Description
Relating To Health Care.
Attorney General
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/19/2026