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HI SB2900
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Wakai
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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
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