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HI SB2900

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Attorney General to represent sports officials in civil actions when they have been assaulted or threatened while performing their duties
  • Elevates intentional bodily injury of a sports official from a class C felony (assault in the second degree) to a class B felony (assault in the first degree)
  • Expands the definition of "sports official" to include league and school administrators at both public and private school sports events
  • Defines "lawful discharge of duties" as the period from when a sports official arrives at the venue until they return to their residence or business
  • Amends existing law to create an exception allowing the Attorney General to act as counsel in civil actions involving sports official assault cases

Legislative Description

Relating To Sports Officials.

Attorney General

Last Action

The committee on EDU deferred the measure.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Technology1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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