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HI HB2716

HI HB2716
Relating To Criminal Homicide.


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes the offense of involuntary manslaughter. Renames the existing offense of manslaughter as voluntary manslaughter. Amends various statutory provisions to accommodate the 2 forms of manslaughter.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the new offense of "involuntary manslaughter," which is a class C felony if a person negligently causes the death of another while violating certain chapters of Hawaii's Revised Statutes. It also renames the existing "manslaughter" offense as "voluntary manslaughter" and makes various other amendments to accommodate these two forms of manslaughter. The bill also includes provisions related to the affirmative defense of "extreme mental or emotional disturbance" for murder or attempted murder charges.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 (on 01/26/2024)

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