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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include bodily injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends Hawaii's existing negligent injury law to expand the definition of negligent injury in the first degree. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that makes it a criminal offense to cause bodily injury to another person while operating a vehicle negligently and under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Previously, the law only covered serious bodily injury from negligent vehicle operation or substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user. By adding this new clause, the bill broadens the legal consequences for drivers who cause injury while driving under the influence, even if the injury is not classified as "serious" or "substantial". The bill will take effect immediately upon approval and does not retroactively impact rights, penalties, or legal proceedings that existed before its enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3). (on 02/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB387_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB387_HD1_HSCR551_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB387_HD1_HSCR551_.pdf |
| HB387_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-11-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB387_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-11-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB387_.HTM |
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