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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2716&year=2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB2716_.HTM |
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