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This bill modifies Hawaii's existing law on harassment by stalking by changing the classification of the offense from a misdemeanor to a class C felony. A class C felony is a more serious criminal classification that typically carries potentially longer prison sentences and more significant legal consequences compared to a misdemeanor. The bill specifically amends Section 711-1106.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to upgrade the legal severity of harassment by stalking. The legislation includes provisions ensuring that the change does not retroactively affect rights, penalties, or legal proceedings that were already in progress before the bill's effective date. The bill will take effect immediately upon its approval, signaling the state's intent to treat harassment by stalking as a more serious criminal offense and potentially imposing more stringent penalties on individuals convicted of this crime.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186&year=2025